Associate Professor, Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM)

Education & Experience:

Master's level education or relevant subject area education/lived experience in Indigenous studies, Public Health, Community Health, Social Work, Education is an asset.

Lived experience as an Indigenous person and/or extensive experience working with Indigenous communities.

Experience teaching, facilitating, or delivering training related to Indigenous health, wellbeing, culture, or community development is an asset.

Professional or community-based experience in Indigenous health services, community programs, mental health, wellness initiatives or land-based activities.

Training or experience in trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, cultural safety, or holistic wellness approaches relevant to CHW practice.

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

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

Indigenous Health and Wellbeing 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:

Department: Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM)

Status:

Temporary Part-Time

Site:

The Michener Institute (On-site)

Salary: