Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

Tulane University•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Tulane University School of Medicine is seeking a Chief Wellness Officer (CWO)/Director of Wellness-GME to join its faculty. This full-time or part-time position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive wellness initiatives for the school community. Working closely with the Graduate Medical Education Office and the Offices of Student Affairs and Faculty Affairs, the CWO will foster well-being and resilience across Tulane’s medical education environment and coordinate strategies with the Professionalism Program team. As Director of Wellness for GME, the role also focuses on the wellness of residents and fellows in Tulane’s GME programs. The position leads evidence-based wellness programming, including crisis support, professional development, and resident- and fellow-focused initiatives. It uses assessment and feedback to evaluate needs and outcomes, builds partnerships across departments and clinical sites, and advances institutional policies and culture that support well-being, self-care, and work-life balance. The role provides oversight of wellness resources, staff, volunteers, and reporting processes. Responsibilities may vary and may be assigned by the Dean’s Office based on wellness-initiative needs. Tulane describes its setting as a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic and clinical community, with access to clinical and research resources in New Orleans. Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing experience and research interests, a CV, and contact information for three professional references. The search is confidential until the candidate signals readiness for reference discussion.

Requirements

MD, DO, PhD, EdD, MPH, Psy.D., or equivalent degree.
Extensive experience in wellness program development and implementation within healthcare or educational settings.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Familiarity with ACGME requirements related to well-being.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing a research assessment program.
Dedication to Tulane School of Medicine’s guiding principles: respect, ethical integrity, clear and timely communication, accountability, and drive for excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic development, implementation, and sustainability of evidence-based wellness initiatives, crisis support, professional development, and resident- and fellow-focused programming in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Use surveys, focus groups, assessments, and KPIs to identify wellness needs, measure impact, and continuously improve initiatives.
Build partnerships across departments and clinical sites and advocate for policies, practices, and leadership engagement that strengthen resident and fellow well-being.
Create and deliver wellness education, resources, and community-building activities that promote stress management, burnout prevention, and self-care.
Oversee wellness resources, staff, volunteers, and reporting processes to support effective program coordination and leadership accountability.
Advance a culture of well-being by recognizing individuals who model wellness principles and promoting institutional commitment to self-care and work-life balance.
Coordinate wellness strategies with the Professionalism Program team and focus on wellness for residents and fellows in Tulane’s GME programs.