Associate Professor, Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM)
Associate Professor, Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM)
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Position 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 Micheners 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.
Qualifications :
Education & Experience:
- Masters 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 Information :
Closing Date: Until filled
Qualified 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
