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Mackenzie Health

Research Coordinator

Maple, ON · On-site

The role involves supporting study oversight, participant recruitment, data collection, and compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. In addition, the Research Coordinator facilitates study ...

ICES Central

Research Project Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

Assisting with study design and/or data collection methodology; * Assist with the accurate and ... Working knowledge of common research and data presentation methodologies and primary data ...

Baycrest

Research Coordinator

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$58K - CA$72K/yr

Assists with data collection * Serves as a liaison to physicians, investigators, participants and other staff members regarding the research process * Assists with and reviews Research Ethics Board ...

Uottawa

Research Assistant

Ottawa, ON

CA$31.89 - CA$50.25/hr

Research Assistant (CUPE) Posting Type: Recherche / Research Course Title: N/A Course Code: N/A ... In-person data collection, data management, data entry, data processing, data analysis. * Advanced ...

City of Toronto

RESEARCH ANALYST 1

Toronto, ON

CA$47.07 - CA$51.58/hr

Considerable experience in research, data collection, analysis, interpretation of data and writing summaries as related to contract development and/or operations administration. * Considerable ...

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Sessional Lecturer: CHL5150H Data Collection Methods for Research and Evaluation Projects

University of Toronto

Toronto, ON

CA$11K/mo

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Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Date Posted: 07/20/2026
Req ID: 49491
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
 

SESSIONAL LECTURER for Fall 2026 Term, at .5 FCE - CUPE 3902 Unit 3

Course# & Course Title: CHL: 5150H Data collection methods for research and evaluation projects

 

Course Description:

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the application of a variety of data collection and generation methods to diverse public health problems, challenges and issues. Throughout the course, students are expected to complete the readings, participate in class presentations and discussions

 

Course Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

Select when and how to use different methods of sampling and recruitment

Critically assess the relative benefits and weaknesses of each data collection and generation method

Consider when and how to implement an explicit community-based and social justice approach to research

Develop data collection and generation implementation processes and anticipate/solve problems

Identify ethical issues related to each data method

Critically assess threats to validity and credibility and anticipate how these can be addressed

As part of a group, design and implement a data collection or generation method

Prepare a project management plan.

 

Estimated course enrolment: 30                              

 

Estimated TA support: none                                                             

 

Class Schedule: Fall 2026                                                                                          

 

Sessional dates: September to December 2026

Salary:            $9,997.48 (Sessional Lecturer I)

                        $10,699.22 (Sessional Lecturer I Long Term)

                        $10,699.22 (Sessional Lecturer II)

                        $10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer II Long Term)

                        $10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer III)

                        $11,228.90 (Sessional Lecturer III Long Term)                                     

(Salary inclusive of 4% or 6% vacation pay, where applicable)

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.

 

Minimum Qualifications:  

PhD in relevant area of study, detailed knowledge of and field experience of implementing the following data collection/generation methods used in the social sciences: face to face/telephone/online surveys; focus group discussions; diaries; photovoice/cellphilm; observation; and concept mapping.  For each of the data collection/generation methods, detailed knowledge of the participant recruitment methods; sampling principles and methods; community-based research and social justice principles; rigour/credibility; research ethics issues and challenges; data management methods; and project management principles.

Description of duties: As well as normal in person teaching duties, the instructor will review and revise the course syllabus, plan lectures and other learning activities; plan and evaluate student assignments; mentor students and support learning, and communicate with the MPH program director as necessary. 

Application Process:

All individuals interested in this position must submit, via email, a Curriculum Vitae, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (PDF or RTF, also available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form), to:

c/o   Christine Lowe

Dalla Lana School of Public Health

University of Toronto

Email:  christine.lowe@utoronto.ca

 

Closing Date: 08/07/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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.

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