Director of the Center for Engagement in Disability Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Director of the Center for Engagement in Disability Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (CEDHARS or Center). Research at UAB spans all disciplines, ten schools, 25 UWIRCs, and one of the nation’s largest academic health science centers. An R1 institution, UAB received more than $774 million in research grants and extramural awards in FY2023 and is charting a path to $1 billion in research expenditures.

Established in 2019, CEDHARS is a University-Wide Interdisciplinary Research Center (UWIRC) focused on advancing the health and well-being of people with disabilities through inclusion science. With a central focus on community engagement and inclusivity, CEDHARS bridges the gap between scientific discovery and real-world application, ensuring research outcomes directly benefit individuals with disabilities and their input shapes research activity. CEDHARS draws together over 100 members from eight schools across UAB. The Center was recently renewed for another five-year cycle and is poised for further growth and impact. 

The next Director will foster collaboration among key constituents and seek new opportunities for partnership, alignment, and growth. The ideal candidate for the Director will be an inclusive leader dedicated to fostering accessibility and equity, have national recognition and scholarly distinction in disability science research, and have a record of sustained extramural funding. Candidates must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent terminal degree and a record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. 

Please submit all inquiries, nominations, and applications (including CVs and letters of interest) electronically below. 

Amy Segal is leading this with Annah Wells.