Associate Department Chief Academic Development

The Associate Department Chief for Academic Development (ADCAD) provides strategic leadership for faculty growth and academic advancement while maintaining an active clinical and research presence. The role includes approximately 40% administrative leadership, a minimum of 15% clinical service and up to 45% research effort. This position reports to David Axelson, MD, medical director, psychiatry, and Chief of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, with administrative support from Josh Ebling.

If the selected candidate is a psychologist, clinical assignments will be coordinated with Eric Butter, PhD, Chief of Psychology.

• Mentoring faculty on career development and promotion readiness.
• Liaising with the Ohio State University (OSU) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health on appointments, promotion and tenure (APT) matters.
• Supporting recruitment efforts, annual faculty reviews, high-visibility media, donor engagement and national networking.
• Delivering educational lectures and contributing to Grand Rounds, journal clubs and trainee recruitment.

• Provide direct patient care within Nationwide Children’s Behavioral Health services to stay connected to provider and patient needs.
• Offer case consultation in specialty areas.
• Lead or collaborate on research studies as principal investigator or co-investigator, contributing to the department’s academic mission.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital, named to the Top 10 Honor Roll on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024–25 “Best Children’s Hospitals,” is one of America’s largest not-for-profit, freestanding pediatric health care systems. A leader in pediatric population health, behavioral health, genomics and health equity, Nationwide Children’s combines integrated clinical and research programs with a strong focus on quality and safety to deliver the best outcomes for children.

As home to the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, it trains the next generation of pediatricians and specialists. The Abigail Wexner
Research Institute is among the nation’s top 10 NIH-funded freestanding pediatric research centers. Learn more at Nationwide Childrens.org.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a national leader in pediatric behavioral health. It is anchored by the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion, the largest treatment and research facility of its kind on a pediatric medical campus in the United States, built in response to the urgent demand for more child and adolescent mental health services. The nine-story Pavilion also houses the Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research, which focuses on conducting innovative research focused on etiology, prevention and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.

With a dedicated team of more than 1,300 behavioral
health professionals, Nationwide Children’s delivers a full continuum of care from prevention and early intervention to outpatient therapy, crisis stabilization and inpatient psychiatric services. In 2024 alone, Nationwide Children’s Behavioral Health served over 46,000 unique patients.

Columbus, Ohio’s capital, is the second-largest city in the Midwest and the 14th most populous in the U.S. Known for its educated workforce and diverse, welcoming community, Columbus embodies the “Columbus Way”—a culture of ambition, inclusivity and collaboration. Consistently ranked among the best cities for young professionals and new graduates, it offers thriving arts and culture, professional sports in every season and a strong business climate.

With affordable living, a growing housing market and abundant parks and
attractions, Columbus is a vibrant place to live, work, and explore.

If you or any of your colleagues are interested in applying or discussing this opportunity, please contact:

Mary

A. Fristad, PHD, ABPP
Director, Academic Affairs and Research Development
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Mary.

Fristad@Nationwide Childrens.org

You should also feel free to contact:

Joshua Ebling
Psychiatry Practice Plan Administrator
Joshua.

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