Director for the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Open Rank Faculty)

Department : Psychiatry - 412201

Posting Open Date : 08 / 23 / 2024

Open Until Filled : Yes

Position Type : Permanent Faculty

Working Title :

Director for the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Open Rank Faculty)

Appointment Type :

Admin Appointment with Faculty Rank

Vacancy ID : FAC0005196

Full-time / Part-time :

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week : 40

FTE : Position Location :

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date :

01 / 01 / 2025

Be a Tar Heel! :

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work / life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit :

The Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD) was established in 2007 to provide the citizens of North Carolina with world class services, research, and training in developmental disabilities. The CIDD is one of a small number of centers in the U.S. that brings together within the same center all three federally-funded programs of national significance in developmental disabilities – the NC University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), the NC Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program LEND) Program, and an Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC). The NICHD-funded IDDRC provides core support to over 50 funded basic and clinical investigators from across ~ 20 University departments, promoting collaborative, translational studies relevant to the pathogenesis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders. The CIDD partners with the UNC Neuroscience Center in maintaining a longstanding NIH T32 Post-doctoral Research training program. The NC UCEDD supports interdisciplinary clinical services across a range of common and rare neurodevelopmental disorders and has input into state policy and programmatic decisions through our position on the NC Developmental Disabilities Council. The NC LEND Program provides stipends to support leadership training in neurodevelopmental disorders to clinicians and clinical trainees, at all career levels and disciplines, as well as self-advocates and family members. Together, these 3 federally funded programs provide a core framework for the important clinical services, training and research conducted at the CIDD.

Established in 1972, the University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program has an active clinical, teaching, and research program. TEACCH operates seven community regional clinics across the state of North Carolina serving autistic individuals across the lifespan. TEACCH clinics provide an array of clinical services including diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, speech language therapy, occupational therapy and parent support groups. Additional clinical service programs include the Carolina Living and Learning Center, a residential / vocational training facility for autistic adults, an Employment Services program providing supports to adults on the spectrum, and a community-college based transition to adulthood program. TEACCH has an international training program that provides consultation for educators and clinicians from a variety of disciplines. In 2023, professional training programs were provided to professionals across 44 states and 53 countries. In keeping with its mission to create and disseminate community-based services to enhance the quality of life for autistic individuals and their families, research activities at TEACCH focus on community-based services. Current research funding exceeds $20 million and includes 5 community-based clinical trials focused on transition to adulthood and mental and physical health for autistic adolescents and adults, and longitudinal research on aging with autism. TEACCH has 48 full and part-time faculty, 150+ staff and provides training opportunities in both research and clinical activities for interns, postdoctoral fellows, and other graduate and undergraduate students from students at universities across the state. All TEACCH programs are coordinated through a central administration and research unit in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

The Program on Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry specializes in high-quality psychiatric assessment and treatment of people with developmental disabilities and other neuropsychiatric concerns. This program has both outpatient and inpatient treatment settings and has a robust training component in this patient population.

Position Summary :

This position is being recruited as a primary faculty rank with a secondary non-faculty director role. Applicants must be able to hold a primary faculty rank in a School of Medicine Department. The Director role is secondary to the primary faculty rank.

The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a highly qualified physician-scientist or physician researcher (MD or MD-PhD) to serve as the inaugural Director for the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CIND). This position is being recruited as primary faculty Open Rank / Open Track with appointment in an affiliated academic department. The faculty member leader is expected to have significant leadership and administrative experience as well as research grant expertise. This new institute joins together the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD), the state-wide UNC TEACCH Autism Program, and the Program on Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry. This institute brings major programs and resources at UNC Chapel Hill into closer alignment, with the overarching goal of building one of the premier, comprehensive and integrated programs in the country to address clinical, research and training issues relevant to individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families.

The Director will serve in an at-will administrative capacity at the pleasure of the Dean of the School of Medicine (SOM) and CEO of UNC Health and hold faculty rank in an appropriate academic department. The Director will report to and work with the Vice Dean for Research and the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry, positions that report to the Dean of the SOM and CEO of UNC Health. The director will work closely with leadership to support the translation of basic science and clinical research findings with real-world interventions in the clinic and community.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

MD, MD / PhD, or DO (required). Academic experience on a national / international level supporting a professorial appointment in an appropriate academic department within the School of Medicine

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

• Significant leadership experience. This role demands a proven, highly effective leader.
• Demonstrated excellence in attracting, recruiting, and developing world-class scientific and clinical leaders, team building, vision and strategy setting and execution of multi-faceted decisions
• Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders, clinical research and clinical operations in a highly matrixed, multidisciplinary and interprofessional environment.
• Experience with external relations including legislative advocacy, community engagement and philanthropy.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven track record of research excellence and previous leadership experience in academic medicine.
• Proficiency in budget management and financial analysis on a significant / similar scale.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.