Associate Professor, Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM)

University Health Network

Job title:

Associate Professor, Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM)

Company

University Health Network

Job description

Company DescriptionPosition: Contract Associate Professor
Department: Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM)
Status: Temporary Part-Time
Site: The Michener Institute (on-site)
Salary: $46.10 – 48.90 per hour (Salary will be commensurate with experience)
Hours: Approximately 4 or more hours per week / course, delivered on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (specific schedule to be determined)
Contract Length: Ongoing contract (Michener is recruiting for multiple positions)The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada’s only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities. We’re uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally. Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. At Michener, we make healthcare happen.If you want to work with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences to enhance the health of individuals and communities in Ontario and beyond, we encourage you to apply for the Associate Professor, Community Health and Social Medicine position with The Michener Institute.The Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM) Care Worker program is a new, innovative advanced certification program designed to address critical educational gaps for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Ontario. This program focuses on building core CHW skills at the interface between community and hospital systems, empowering CHWs with the knowledge and practical tools to thrive in diverse care environments and promote health equity.Job DescriptionPosition Summary:The Associate Professor for the Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM) program will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of Community Health Workers. Reporting to the Head and Academic Program Manager, Centre for Community Health Education, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and delivering engaging, high-quality instruction for assigned courses within the CHASM curriculum. This role requires a commitment to student success, curriculum excellence, and the advancement of the Community Health Worker profession.

  • Prepares, teaches, and facilitates assigned courses within the CHASM program, ensuring alignment with Michener’s Course Management Policy and program learning objectives.
  • Delivers instruction for core CHASM courses, including one or more of the following courses:
  • Introduction to Community Health Work
  • Physical Health and Wellbeing
  • Mental Health Foundations and Strategies
  • System Navigation and Service Coordination
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Develops and updates course materials, case studies, and assessments that reflect current best practices in community health and social medicine.
  • Evaluates student progress and achievement, providing timely, constructive, and comprehensive feedback.
  • Provides student advisement and remedial assistance as needed, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Challenges student thought processes, fosters collaboration, and develops critical and rational thinking skills.
  • Actively participates in all aspects of course and program assessment, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
  • Fosters knowledge building and transfer, including practical skills, methods, and techniques essential for Community Health Worker practice.
  • Maintains identified office hours for student support, learning plan development, and documentation of student progress.
  • Demonstrates flexibility in improving methods to engage and support students, including the integration of innovative pedagogical approaches.
  • Committed to continuous professional development and scholarship activity relevant to community health and social medicine.

QualificationsEducation & Experience:

  • Master’s level education in Public Health, Community Health, Social Work, Nursing, Education, or a related relevant subject area is an asset.
  • Demonstrated practical experience and currency (minimum 3-5 years) working as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or in a directly related role within the health and social care sectors, particularly at the interface of community and hospital systems in Ontario.
  • Previous teaching experience at a post-secondary level is as asset.
  • Curriculum development experience is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • In-depth knowledge of the diverse roles, experiences, and historical context of CHWs in Canada, particularly Ontario.
  • Strong understanding of community health work models, health promotion approaches, and strategies for addressing health inequities.
  • Ideal proficiency in mental health foundations, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction strategies.
  • Expertise in system navigation, care coordination, and understanding the legal, social, and healthcare systems in Ontario.
  • Solid grasp of ethical considerations, professional boundaries, and culturally safe practice in community health.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build rapport and trust.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Openness and willingness to consider and implement new modes of pedagogy and innovative methods of teaching and learning for adult learners.
  • A demonstrated commitment to enhancing the quality of the post-secondary experience for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Understanding and promotion of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ideal candidate must be able to foster an open, sensitive, and supportive environment where students feel valued and can voice their concerns.
  • Proficiency with computer applications including MS Office, presentation, and learning management systems.

Other Requirements:Satisfactory Canadian Police Clearance documents required upon hire.Additional InformationClosing Date: Until filledQualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at .The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Expected salary

$46.1 – 48.9 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:20:30 GMT

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