Sessional Lecturer -BTC1878H: Health Data Visualization with Tableau

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a sessional lecturer to teach BTC1878H: Health Data Visualization with Tableau. The course covers information visualization principles, data representation, and effective communication of biomedical data to diverse audiences.

Classes are in-person for Winter 2027, with January 9 to April 30, 2027, and the course involves lectures, seminars, readings, student presentations, and a term paper.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate training in physical sciences or engineering; Master’s in data management or data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and design course content for BTC1878H: Health Data Visualization with Tableau.
• Coordinate speakers and student projects; hold office hours and provide guidance.
• Grade, record attendance and manage course-related communications.
• Ensure in-person delivery as per campus policy.

Skills

Teaching

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Undergraduate science/engineering background

Master's in data management or data visualization

Tools

Tableau

R

Job description

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Sessional Lecturer -BTC1878H: Health Data Visualization with Tableau

Date Posted: October 28th, 2026

Closing Date: November 12th, 2026 - 11:59 PM EST
Req ID: 50820
Faculty/Division: School of Graduate Studies
Department:Master of Biotechnology Program
Campus:UTM - University of Toronto Mississauga

Course Number and Title : BTC1878H: Health Data Visualization with Tableau

This course addresses the fundamental principles of information visualization, including a discussion of human visual perception, cognition and approaches to graphic representation. This course will include weekly lectures and seminars, required readings, student presentations and a term paper. Topics will include the accurate representation of numerical and statistical data, innovative approaches to visual representation and appropriate use of design elements for clarity and legibility. The practical application of course material will require students to develop visualizations that yield insight into complex biomedical subject matter and to communicate successfully to a range of audiences.

Class Schedule: Specific dates to be determined in consultation with the MBiotech Program Office (NOTE: All courses at UofT Mississauga are expected to be delivered in-person in Winter 2027)

Sessional Dates of Appointment : January 9th- April 30th, 2027

Minimum Qualifications:

Physical sciences or engineering undergraduate training; Master's-level training in either data management or data visualization; exposure to life sciences, especially medical devices, is helpful; expertise in Tableau is essential; R coding is an asset.

PreferredQualifications:

Description of Duties:

All usual duties related to the design, teaching and delivery of a University credit course, including: Selecting and inviting a series of speakers if deemed appropriate. Coordinating student team projects. Meeting with each student team to guide/advise them on their projects. Holding office hours as required. Marking/evaluating; recording student attendance; recording and submitting grades; and communicating with students on course-related matters.

Closing Date: November 12th , 2026 - 11:59PM EDT

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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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

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