Position Summary The Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York State Psychiatric Institute seeks a candidate to serve the Associate Vice Chair of Inclusion and Belonging. The Department/NYSPI is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment that values all staff and supports professional development. This leadership role will advance that commitment by guiding
efforts to build a culture of inclusion and belonging across our clinical care, research and education missions. This position is open to current faculty and staff within the Department of Psychiatry and/or NYSPI, with the expectation that the successful candidate will dedicate 50% of their professional effort to OFIPD responsibilities. The position will also be open to external applicants. Why This Role: This
position offers a distinctive opportunity to shape the future of psychiatric research, clinical care, and education within one of the nation’s leading academic psychiatry departments. As Associate Vice Chair, you will: Develop and implement a strategic plan for enhancing inclusion and belonging throughout the organization. Collaborate in setting the strategic direction for the entire Organization, ensuring that
principles of fairness and belonging permeate all aspects of the Organization. Participate in the Executive Leadership Team, setting organization-wide processes and strategic priorities. Key Responsibilites: 1. Leadership & Strategic Coordination Develop and implement a strategic plan for inclusion and belonging for the Department of Psychiatry/NYSPI. This plan should include specific initiatives aimed
at supporting a comprehensive and responsive workforce and enhancing opportunities for professional development. Provide leadership to promote fairness, inclusion, and professional growth across the Department of Psychiatry/NYSPI. Collaborate with senior leadership, HR, Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Professionalism at
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