Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

Tulane•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Tulane University School of Medicine seeks a Chief Wellness Officer (CWO)/Director of Wellness-GME to develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive wellness initiatives for the School of Medicine community. Working with the Graduate Medical Education Office and the Offices of Student Affairs and Faculty Affairs, the CWO will foster well-being and resilience across the medical education environment and coordinate with the Professionalism Program team on broader issues. As Director of Wellness for GME, the role focuses on the wellness of residents and fellows in Tulane’s GME programs. The role leads evidence-based wellness programming, crisis support, professional development, and resident- and fellow-focused initiatives. It uses assessment data to identify needs and improve programs, builds partnerships and advocates for supportive policies, delivers wellness education and outreach, oversees related resources and personnel, and promotes institutional recognition of wellness and work-life balance. Responsibilities may vary and may be assigned by the Dean’s Office based on wellness-initiative needs. The position is within Tulane University School of Medicine and is available at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. Tulane describes a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic and clinical environment with access to clinical and research resources. The posting lists faculty tuition waivers for faculty, spouses, and dependents; health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; paid leave and holidays; wellness programs; retirement, life insurance, student loan debt relief, and flexible spending accounts. Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing experience and research interests, a CV, and contact information for three professional references.

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, 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/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 with the Graduate Medical Education Office, the Offices of Student Affairs and Faculty Affairs, and the Professionalism Program team.
Focus on wellness for residents and fellows in Tulane’s GME programs.