Associate Professor, Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM)

Department: Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM)

Status: Temporary Part-Time

Site: The Michener Institute (On-site)

Salary: $48.67 - $51.63 per hour (commensurate based on experience) 

Hours: Approximately 4 or more hours per week / course, delivered on Tuesday or Thursday (specific schedule to be determined) 

Contract Length: May 4, 2026 – August 14, 2026

Vacancies: 1 (New)

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, we encourage you to apply for the Associate Professor, CHASM 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.

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, Centre for Community Health Education, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and delivering engaging, high-quality instruction for the Crisis Intervention, Response, and De-escalation Strategies & Tools Course within the CHASM curriculum. This role requires a commitment to student success, curriculum excellence, and the advancement of the Community Health Worker profession.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares, teaches, and facilitates assigned course within the CHASM program, ensuring alignment with Michener's academic policies and program learning objectives.
• Delivers instruction for Crisis Intervention, Response, and De-escalation Strategies & Tools Course.
• 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.

Education & Experience:

• Master's level education in Public Health, Community Health, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Psychology, 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.
• Professional experience in crisis response
• Formal training or certification in crisis intervention, de-escalation, conflict resolution, or trauma-informed practice
• Demonstrated experience managing high-stress or high-risk situations requiring rapid assessment and de-escalation would be valuable to delivering the course content
• Previous teaching experience at a post-secondary level is as asset.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of the diverse roles, experiences, and historical context of CHWs in Canada, with a particular emphasis on Ontario.
• Strong understanding of community health work models, health promotion approaches, and strategies for addressing health inequities across diverse populations.
• Strong grounding in mental health foundations, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction strategies.
• Expertise in system navigation, care coordination, and familiarity with the legal, social, and healthcare systems in Ontario.
• Solid grasp of ethical considerations, professional boundaries, and culturally safe, person-centred practice in community health.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build rapport and psychological safety.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Openness and willingness to consider and implement new modes of pedagogy and innovative, learner-centred methods of teaching and learning for adult learners.
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing the quality of the post-secondary learning 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 comfortable voicing their concerns.
• Proficiency with computer applications including MS Office, presentation, and learning management systems.

Other Requirements:

• Satisfactory Canadian Police Clearance documents required upon hire.

 

Why join Michener?

Working at The Michener Institute means that you are building a career alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals and educators in Canada. Michener is integrated with UHN, Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital, and offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at Michener.

• Extended Health Care (including paramedical) coverage
• Dental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Professional Development funding for courses, conferences, seminars, and textbooks
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gym, etc.)

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 www.michener.ca.

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.