Academic Affairs

CUIMC Leadership and Management Course for Faculty

We are committed to the well-being and success of all community members. Columbia complies with all applicable civil rights laws and does not engage in illegal preferences or discrimination. 

The CUIMC Leadership and Management Course for Faculty is a four-day program designed for faculty who currently have leadership/management responsibilities or who wish to include these in their career goals. Participants develop the knowledge and skills necessary for current and future leadership positions in the academic health sciences by utilizing active learning methods, including case studies, discussion and the development of a personal project. Versions of this course are offered specifically for women and diverse faculty. 

This program consists of the following modules:

  • Leadership and organizational change 
  • Self-management and leadership 
  • Communicating values as a leader
  • Negotiation and conflict management 
  • Leading high performance, diverse teams 

A follow-up session is scheduled approximately three months after the program has ended.

Application

Applicants may be nominated by program or department chairs and directors, or by self-nomination. Applicants are asked to submit a CV and a personal statement that is no longer than one single-spaced, typed page. Personal statements should addresses the applicants' expected personal outcomes from the program; impact of the program in relation to their current or desired leadership role; and, as available, a brief description of a project they are undertaking or would propose to develop for the project requirement of the program. Participants will apply the learning and skill development of the course within the context of this project.

Selection Criteria

Because active participation of members of each class enriches the experience of the group, we encourage a broad and diverse range of faculty backgrounds and expertise. Selection of candidates is based in part on consideration of balanced representation from the various departments and institutes at CUIMC.

A strong candidate application presents evidence for leadership potential, including:

  • Information about professional and educational background
  • Evidence of formal and informal professional development
  • Impact of current leadership and management experiences
  • Breadth of current leadership experiences
  • Rationale for seeking leadership roles and possible impact of the training on their current leadership role

This course is held twice a year in the fall and spring, and dates are announced via email. 

For more information, please email: Office_Acad_Affairs@cumc.columbia.edu.