Sessional Lecturer -BTC1877H5F - Date Science in Health II

University Of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 18,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Course Instructor for a graduate-level Data Science course focusing on health applications. This role involves designing and delivering lectures, coordinating team projects, and supporting students through office hours. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and advanced R programming skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with aspiring data scientists and contribute to their academic journey. Join a vibrant academic community and make a significant impact in the field of data science in health.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching accredited university courses.
• Published research on clinical trial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, teach, and deliver the course.
• Assess student work and support students.

Skills

Teaching Experience

PhD in Statistical Methods/Biostatistics

Advanced R Programming

Clinical Trial Data Analysis

Experience in Hospital Environment

Education

PhD in Statistical Methods/Biostatistics

Tools

R Programming

Job description

Job Posting: Course Instructor for Data Science in Health II

Date Posted: August 1st, 2024

Closing Date: August 15th, 2024 - 11:59 PM EST

Req ID: 39084

Faculty/Division:

School of Graduate Studies

Department:

Master of Biotechnology Program

Campus:

UTM - University of Toronto Mississauga

Course Details

1. Course Number and Title: BTC177H5F – Data Science in Health II
2. Course Description: This graduate course builds on Data Science in Health I, focusing on advanced statistical tests in machine learning, web scraping, handling unstructured data, data cleaning, and data governance. The course emphasizes creative data analysis approaches and critical evaluation of data analysis. It involves lectures, tutorials, and a major team project analyzing large health datasets.

Enrollment and Support

• Estimated course enrollment: 19 students
• Estimated TA support: 40-50 hours

Schedule and Compensation

Sessional Dates: September 3rd - December 31st, 2024 (specific class dates to be determined). All courses are expected to be in-person.

Salary: $17,267.74 (includes 4% vacation pay)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience teaching accredited university courses
• PhD in statistical methods/biostatistics, mathematics, or related field
• Advanced R programming skills
• Published research on clinical trial data analysis
• Experience in a hospital environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Same as minimum qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, teach, and deliver the course
• Select and invite guest speakers if appropriate
• Coordinate and advise student team projects
• Hold office hours and support students
• Assess student work, record attendance and grades, and communicate with students

Application Procedure

1. Download and complete the General Application Form from the IMI Employment website.
2. Submit the form along with your CV to #, MBiotech, UTM, with 'BTC177H5F Lecturer Application' as the subject line.

Additional Information

This position is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Final course determinations and enrollment may affect the position. Preference is given to qualified individuals at Sessional Lecturer II or III rank per Article 14:12 of the collective agreement. Note that students and postdoctoral fellows are covered under a different collective agreement and should not apply for this position.