Sessional Lecturer- HAD2013H Fundamentals of Health Economics and Policy

CUPE Local 3902 (Unit 3) Job Posting

Sessional Lecturer Position

Posting Date : February 12, 2026

Program : MSc in Health System Leadership and Innovation

Sessional Dates of Appointment : Summer 2026, June Existing Vacancy : Yes

Course Title : HAD2013H-Fundamentals of Health Economics and Policy

Course Description :

This graduate-level course will draw on key concepts from health economics, international health system financing, health system performance and quality improvement, and policy studies to equip you with a foundation of knowledge in health systems and policy. You will use a combination of independent and guided reading, as well as problem-solving seminars to apply your lecture learning to the Ontario context. Students will be able to critically think about economic aspects of health systems issues, and the policy process in the health sector

Objectives :

By the end of the course, students are expected to demonstrate :

An understanding of why the competitive market model fails health care

An overview of the different ways of financing health systems, and funding providers

An understanding of why quality improvement has garnered such attention

An appreciation for the challenges of measuring health system performance

A grasp of the health policy process

Course Details :

Class schedule :  Modular sessions from 9am- 4 pm on Thursdays between June 4 and June 25, 2026

Delivery mode :  In-person

Estimated enrolment :  30-40

Estimated TA support :  N / A

Qualifications :

An MD or PhD with a Doctorate or master’s level education with extensive experience in Health policy, Healthcare Management, Health Economics, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

A robust knowledge of Canada's health policy, including key stakeholders, policies, regulations, and emerging trends.

Knowledge of the different ways of financing health systems, funding providers and measuring health system performance

Past teaching experience preferably at the graduate level and the ability to create an inclusive learning environment.

Familiarity with modern teaching methods and active learning techniques to promote student engagement and practical application of concepts.

Ability to design a curriculum that blends theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, promoting actionable insights and critical analysis.

Duties :

Course instructor for a professional graduate course using competency-based learning and assessment methods.

Must be accessible to students outside of classroom hours.

Available evenings and weekends.

Course Description Details :

Salary :

$9,820.70 - Sessional Lecturer I

$10,510.04 - Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term

$10,510.04 - Sessional Lecturer II

$10,760.28 - Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term

$10,760.28 - Sessional Lecturer III

$11,030.36 - Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Closing Date : March 5, 2026

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.