Sessional Lecturer -BTC1878H: Health Data Visualisation with Tableau

Job title:

Sessional Lecturer -BTC1878H: Health Data Visualisation with Tableau

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: November 11th, 2024Closing Date: November 22nd, 2024 – 11:59 PM EST
Req ID: 40626
Faculty/Division: School of Graduate Studies
Department: Master of Biotechnology Program
Campus: UTM – University of Toronto MississaugaCourse Number and Title: BTC1878H: Health Data Visualisation with TableauCourse description: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. Practical application of course material will require students to develop visualizations that yield insight into complex biomedical subject matter and successfully communicate to a range of audiences..Estimated course enrolment: 18Estimated TA support: 40-50Class 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 2025)Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 8th- April 8th, 2025Salary: $17,267.74 (includes 4% vacation pay)Minimum Qualifications: Physical sciences, or engineering undergraduate training; Masters level training in either data management or data visualization; exposure to life sciences, especially medical devices, helpful; expertise in the use of the software Tableau is essential; R coding an asset.Preferred Qualifications: Same as minimum qualifications.Description of Duties: All normal 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 of the student teams 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.Application Procedure: * Download and fill out the
from the IMI Employment . * Submit the completed application form, together with your CV, to ortensia.qendro@utoronto.ca, MBiotech, UTM. Include: ‘BTC1878H SL Application’ in the subject line.Closing Date: November 22nd, 2024 – 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.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe 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 .Accessibility StatementThe 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 .

Expected salary

$17267.74 per year

Location

Mississauga, ON

Job date

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:36:24 GMT

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