Sessional Instructor

Sessional Instructor Assistant- BTC1878H - Health Data Visualization with Tableau, 2026 (Jan‑Apr) Date Posted: November 11th, 2025 Closing Date: November 24th, 2025 - 11:59 PM EST Req ID: 45982 Faculty/Division: School of Graduate Studies Department: Master of Biotechnology Program Campus: UTM - University of Toronto Mississauga BTC1878H – Health Data Visualization with Tableau In this course, we discuss data analytics and visualizations using Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep software. We survey methods for data cleaning and preparation using ETL (Extract, Transform, Load). We examine best practices in developing dashboards and understand how to tell a story with health and biological data. Our overall goal is to provide a foundation for using Tableau in data‑driven decision‑making in the life sciences. Visualization with Tableau will be supplemented with R coding techniques that students have learned from previous courses. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to frame various classes of healthcare problems as analytics problems using Tableau and identify appropriate data sources to build visualizations. Students will practice planning and developing interactive dashboards that help address analytical issues and provide data accessibility to a non‑technical audience. Description of Duties Marking assignments, having done suitable preparation (careful reading of cases). Meet with students occasionally to discuss assignments. Invigilate the final exam. Assist in marking of tests and final exams. Attend each class meeting to provide feedback and assist the Professor in organizing the class. Consult with students by email. Preferably a PhD student, a suitably qualified graduate student, or a working professional. The candidate must be well‑versed in SQL (CTEs, complex joins, data modelling), Excel, and Tableau. The candidate must also be able to be at the UTM campus once a week for an hour. Class Schedule Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sessional Date of Appointment January 5, 2026 – April 30, 2026 Salary The minimum hourly rate shall be: $54.27 (as of September 1, 2025) + vacation pay. CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement Information 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 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 http://uoft.me/UP. Accessibility Statement The 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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr