This course provides students with an introduction to the theory and practice of project management. It is intended to give students grounding in project management techniques as a preparation for participation in practice. The emphasis will be on practice versus theory; but, grounding in theoretical concepts is important to the Health Informatics Professional as well.

This course is intended to prepare students to participate in, contribute to, lead, and succeed in future health informatics projects. Students will combine past of current experiences in projects together with insights from the course textbook and complimentary readings to develop new understandings and knowledge. In addition, this course is intended to integrate concepts learned in other foundational courses in the Health Informatics program.

Objectives:

This course is intended to help prepare students for careers in health informatics where much of the work is organized around projects conducted by designated project teams. As such, this course will heavily rely on the use of case studies and practical examples as the foundation for learning. Upon completion of this course, student should be able to:

demonstrate a basic understanding of project management principles and practices;
apply basic project management techniques and choose the appropriate project management supporting tools, and
function effectively on a project team of any size and as a project manager for small to medium sized projects.

Course Details:

Class schedule: Online with In-Person Sessions

Estimated enrolment: 66

Estimated TA support: None

Qualifications:

PhD or Masters level education in health informatics or related field; PMP certification.
A robust understanding of project management in health informatics and/or health management;
Experience in information management in a health care setting;
Experience teaching graduate-level courses, preferably in health informatics;
Demonstrated ability to relate to mature students and facilitate group learning processes;
Comfortable with electronic teaching tools such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Quercus), PowerPoint, as well as on-line collaboration tools (Blogs, Wikkis, Discussion Boards, Webinars, or Video-conferencing).

Duties:

Course instructor for a professional graduate course using competency-based learning and assessment methods.
Responsible for course delivery and assessment of student outcomes. Must be accessible to students outside of class hours.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application: Please send your CV and cover letter via e-mail to ihpme.appointments@utoronto.ca and ihpme.mhi.program@utoronto.ca

Closing Date: September 25, 2024

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please Note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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