Director - Nisonger Center, Ohio State University

The Ohio State University is seeking applicants for the position of Director of The Nisonger Center, which is a University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). This interdisciplinary program focuses on intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the lifespan. The Center maintains high quality training programs, provides clinical services, develops innovative service programs, conducts a broad program of research, and provides consultation and technical assistance to governmental and community agencies. An infrastructure grant from the United States Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) has just been renewed for 5 years and the Center has a LEND grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration. Funding is diversified, with strong community support and collaboration. Located on the main OSU campus in Columbus, the Center's faculty are from several colleges and departments located nearby, including medicine, education, dentistry, psychology, and social work.

The successful candidate should have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in education, service, and research in the field of IDD and related disabilities. The Director is expected to take an active part in shaping public policy affecting people with developmental disabilities in collaboration with other institutions, agencies, and the community. Previous leadership experience within an interdisciplinary teaching and multidimensional program is essential, and previous experience within a UCEDD is highly desirable. The successful candidate must hold a doctoral or terminal degree and have a record of accomplishment to support an academic appointment at the rank of tenured professor. The Director will be responsible for the overall programmatic quality and financial management and will provide leadership for innovation, strategic growth, and expansion of the programs within the Center, and its collaborations outside. The Director is responsible for ensuring completion of specific requirements of the ADD grant, and will be expected to play a role in community ADD initiatives. The Director will also be expected to promote research in alignment with the goals of the Medical Center.