Instructor-Practice
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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Job summary
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Lecturer to lead faculty development initiatives within the Center for Faculty Advancement, Mentoring and Engagement (FAME).
The successful candidate will design, deliver, and evaluate evidence-informed programming focused on leadership development, faculty effectiveness, mentoring excellence, and academic career advancement.
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Health Professions Education, Organizational Development, or a closely related field.
- Experience teaching and facilitating professional development programs in higher education or healthcare settings.
- Demonstrated excellence in public speaking, facilitation, and curriculum development.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver educational programs, workshops, and seminars related to leadership development, academic career advancement, mentoring, vitality, and well-being.
- Facilitate interactive learning experiences for faculty, administrators, clinician educators, researchers, and emerging leaders.
- Support development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of faculty development initiatives across the College of Medicine.
- Contribute to scholarly dissemination through presentations, publications, and educational scholarship.
Skills
Education
Job description
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) seeks a Lecturer to facilitate Faculty Development programs in the Cetner for Faculty Advancement Mentoring and Engagement (FAME). The successful candidate will contribute to the College of Medicine through the design, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-informed programming focused on leadership development, faculty effectiveness, mentoring excellence, academic career advancement, organizational culture, and faculty thriving. This individual will work collaboratively with the Center for Faculty Advancement, Mentoring and Engagement (FAME) and other College of Medicine partners to strengthen leadership capacity and faculty success across the academic health center. The position requires extensive experience leading faculty development initiatives within an academic medical center and a demonstrated understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing faculty throughout their academic careers.
- Design and deliver educational programs, workshops, and seminars related to:
- Leadership development
- Academic career advancement
- Faculty mentoring and sponsorship
- Faculty vitality and well-being
- Resilience and professional effectiveness
- Communication, influence, and relationship building
- Team effectiveness and collaboration
- Change leadership and organizational effectiveness
- Apply adult learning principles and evidence-based educational practices to course and program development.
- Facilitate interactive learning experiences for faculty, administrators, clinician educators, researchers, and emerging leaders.
- Support the development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of faculty development initiatives across the College of Medicine.
- Collaborate with FAME leadership on faculty leadership and career development programming.
- Contribute to strategic planning efforts that advance faculty engagement, professional growth, and leadership effectiveness.
- Develop resources, tools, and assessments to support faculty success throughout the academic career continuum.
- Design and implement program evaluation strategies to assess outcomes and impact of faculty development initiatives.
- Utilize data to guide continuous improvement efforts.
- Contribute to scholarly dissemination through presentations, publications, and educational scholarship focused on faculty development, mentoring, leadership development, and faculty vitality in academic medicine.
- Serve as a content expert in leadership development and faculty affairs.
- Participate in School, College, and University service activities.
- Serve on committees and working groups that support faculty advancement and leadership development.
- Represent SHRS and the College of Medicine in local, regional, and national faculty development initiatives.
- Doctoral degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Health Professions Education, Organizational Development, or a closely related field.
- Experience teaching and facilitating professional development programs in higher education or healthcare settings.
- Demonstrated excellence in public speaking, facilitation, and curriculum development.
- Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in faculty affairs, academic affairs, faculty development, or career development within an academic medical center.
- Experience directing or co-directing a comprehensive faculty affairs, academic affairs, or faculty development office serving faculty across multiple academic tracks and career stages.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating institution-wide faculty leadership development programs.
- Experience creating and managing faculty mentoring initiatives, mentorship training programs, faculty networking programs, onboarding programs, and faculty vitality initiatives.
- Record of peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and educational scholarship related to faculty development, mentoring, leadership development, faculty vitality, or academic medicine.
- Experience supervising professional staff and leading cross-functional teams responsible for faculty development programming.
- Active engagement and leadership in national organizations focused on faculty affairs, academic medicine, leadership development, or faculty advancement.
- Experience securing, managing, or evaluating externally funded programs supporting faculty development or career advancement initiatives.
- Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory and evidence-based approaches to leadership development.
- Knowledge of faculty promotion pathways, academic career progression, faculty engagement, and leadership development within academic health centers.
- Familiarity with and understanding of the mission, structure, and programming of the Ohio State University College of Medicine's Center for Faculty Advancement, Mentoring and Engagement (FAME), including leadership development programs, faculty mentoring initiatives, faculty vitality efforts, and academic career development programming.
- Experience collaborating with medical school leadership, department chairs, faculty affairs professionals, and faculty development offices to advance institutional faculty success goals.
- Recognized expertise in academic medicine faculty development.
- Strong record of developing innovative leadership curricula.
- Ability to translate evidence and best practices into practical faculty development strategies.
- Demonstrated success building faculty engagement and advancing career development across multiple faculty populations.
- Commitment to fostering faculty excellence, professional growth, leadership effectiveness, and organizational success.
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.
Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD, DO or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.
Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally and globally.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 33rd consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 9 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and four selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer, spinal fusion, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
- 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today
- Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC – James
- More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park
- 148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC – James
- 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
- State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, and identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution.
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.
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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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