The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) seeks a respected and visionary leader to become its Director of the Center for Autism Care (the Center). The Director will have a broad range of responsibilities, including strategic planning, clinical leadership and vision, and program administration in collaboration with UT Southwestern and Children’s Medical Center. The missions of the Center are to: provide state-of-the-art medical and behavioral intervention for pediatric autism spectrum disorders and related neurodevelopmental disabilities; to provide clinical education for trainees to prepare them to deliver services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual and developmental disabilities; and to support clinical research aimed at developing new knowledge about the etiology, pathophysiology or behavioral phenotypes associated with autism while working to improve the early detection and diagnosis of autism and to develop novel therapeutic interventions for this population.
UT Southwestern is known for its excellence in research and clinical care, commitment to interdisciplinary research, and rigorous scientific training in basic and clinical research. With a distinguished faculty including six Nobel Laureates, 26 National Academy of Sciences members, and 19 National Academy of Medicine members, UT Southwestern contributes to groundbreaking research spanning from the microscopic level to comprehensive patient care. The institution receives significant funding, totaling approximately $640 million annually, from federal agencies, foundations, companies, and private donors.
The O’Donnell Brain Institute and Children’s Medical Center are together making a major investment to advance the Center for Autism Care. The two institutions have forged a partnership, providing the autism program with a clear governance structure that, together with dedicated resources, will provide a unique opportunity for a new leader to have a major impact. The care team is comprised of psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatric neurologists, licensed social workers, and behavioral therapists, who provide over 6,000 patient visits annually. The program includes one of only six Neurodevelopmental Disabilities residencies in the country, a postdoctoral fellowship, a parent education series, and a parent support group, all of which provide a rich environment for clinical research and care.
The Director is responsible for engaging, leading, and energizing the Center, uniting the team of clinicians in support of collaboration, integration, and innovation in clinical research and clinical care for autism and neurodevelopmental disorders across the systems. The Director will work closely with researchers and clinicians at UT Southwestern and Children’s Medical Center to support the growth of the Center, including facilitating strategic relationships with clinical and community partners to develop and implement innovative, evidence-based interventions. The Director must be an internal and external leader and champion of the Center, enhancing the visibility of the impactful research and clinical care emerging from the Center and identifying strategic priorities for investment. The Director will possess either an MD, DO, MD/PhD, PhD, PsyD, board certification, and be eligible for professional licensure in Texas.
UT Southwestern has engaged Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in the search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-texas-southwestern-medical-center/director-center-autism-care. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.
UT?Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. ?As?an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,?age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
