Master of Healthcare Innovation Program Director

College of Nursing

Position Overview

Appointed by the dean, the Master of Healthcare Innovation Program Director manages the multipdisciplinary program and the Innovation Studio, overseeing strategic planning, curriculum development, faculty support, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. The role involves promoting innovation among leaders and entrepreneurs, and requires both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in healthcare innovation. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Educational Innovation, the director is central to advancing the program’s mission to prepare multidisciplinary leaders to transform complex healthcare systems and craft the future of healthcare through evidence-based leadership, design thinking and change management.

Performance Objectives

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for innovation that aligns with organizational goals, while identifying areas where new solutions are needed.
• Create organizational partnerships for innovation with health systems, startups, and industry to provide student project locations, content expertise, and program growth.
• Create, continually assess, and provide leadership for the ongoing refinement of curricula focused on innovation, cross-functional collaboration, entrepreneurship, and digital health.
• Collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Ohio State Online to plan and implement effective strategies for student recruitment, enrollment, advisement, and retention.
• Assess faculty needs and outcomes to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Represent the college on university committees dedicated to academic matters.
• Provide support and mentorship for faculty teaching in the program to ensure the highest quality education for student learning.
• Participate in faculty recruitment and hiring processes to fulfill academic needs.
• Focus on hands-on application where students and faculty can build tangible solutions to real-world challenges.
• Contribute to student enrollment management, including activities related to admission, progression, and compliance.
• Support and facilitate the identification and development of educational partnerships.
• Identify and secure grant funding to support and expand program initiatives.

Education and Experience Requirements
Required Education: Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g. nursing, medicine, health sciences).

Experience: Proven leadership in healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship. Minimum of 5 years of frontline experience and teaching expertise, with specialized background in curriculum, research, innovation or entrepreneurship. Experience working with student populations and understanding of the challenges faced by graduate students.

Skills: Proven leadership and management skills. Expertise in design thinking, project management, healthcare finance, and stakeholder engagement.

Knowledge: Knowledge of academic curriculum and outcome measurement. Familiarity with research and scholarship in innovation and entrepreneurship.

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday.

Application materials must include:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vita (CV)
Statement of Teaching, Mentoring and Leadership

The College

The Ohio State University College of Nursing continues to build a world-class team of inquisitive, creative, scientifically rigorous faculty with impactful programs of research. The College of Nursing, located on the main campus in Columbus, Ohio, is one of seven health sciences colleges at Ohio State, the largest health sciences campus in the country. Academic programs are consistently ranked in the top 20 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. 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.

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant 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 . Beyond 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 the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.