Employment Opportunities

Meaningful work for lasting change.  

Our employees engage in meaningful work that advances individuals and communities impacted by disability. We're looking for passionate, driven people to join our team. The IOD is an equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action employer that is committed to creating a culture of inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workplace. Taking care of people is central to what we do, which is why the IOD offers a wide range of benefits including tuition reimbursement, comprehensive insurance coverage (health, dental, life, long term care, disability), career services, staff development, and multicultural resources. Interested in learning more about our beautiful campus and surrounding seacoast community? Take our virtual tour and learn more by visiting the UNH Prospective Employee website.

Join our team to help us build a more inclusive world for everyone, no matter their disability. Visit the USNH careers page for the most up-to-date listings. 

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status, genetic information, and political orientation. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.


RENEW Trainer and Coach

The RENEW Trainer and Coach will provide RENEW Foundational training and coaching to individuals in schools, mental health centers, residential treatment centers, and other settings as appropriate. The trainer and coach will also support agency implementation teams and will use all RENEW tools and procedures as developed by the RENEW team at the IOD.

The work location for this role is at the Durham Institute on Disability office and is eligible for hybrid work with frequently required travel. Valid Driver’s license or the ability to travel to work locations as assigned is required.

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Project Director, Building Futures Together

The Project Director plays a key role in the delivery of project activities and attainment of benchmarks for a four-year grant-funded training program, Building Futures Together. The Project Director will oversee all aspects of project management tasks including outreach and enrolling trainees, working with employer partners, evaluators, instructors, and IOD team staff. The Project Director will also supervise the Project Coordinator.

The work location for this role is at the Durham Institute on Disability office and is eligible for hybrid work with frequently required travel. Valid Driver’s license or the ability to travel to work locations (Durham, Concord, Manchester) as assigned is required.

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NH Alliance for Healthy Aging Communication Coordinator

The Communication Coordinator is responsible for implementing the communication strategies of the NH Alliance for Healthy Aging (NHAHA). The position is a, part-time, 20 hours a week grant funded position. The Communication Coordinator is expected to work closely with all entities within the NH Alliance for Healthy Aging and with external stakeholders as appropriate to identify content, communication activities and other tactics to ensure consistent messaging and branding to NHAHA Stakeholders.

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NCSS Executive Director

The National Center for START Services® (NCSS), is an initiative that works to strengthen efficiencies and service outcomes for individuals with IDD and mental health needs in the community. It was established at the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability in 2009, to provide technical support, clinical expertise, and training and consultation services. The Center manages an annual budget of over $6M with research grants, contracts and services reaching more than 20 states, the National Research Consortium on MHIDD, as well as employing over 35 full and part-time faculty and staff.

The Executive Director (ED), under the general supervision of the IOD Director, will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for NCSS faculty/staff, research grants, contracts and services, expansion, and execution of its mission. She or he will, have or develop, a deep knowledge of the MH/IDD field, core needs and programs, and business operations.

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Disability Statistics and Demographics Project Director II

Under supervision of the principal investigator and/or faculty member, this position will use nationally representative survey data to examine disability and government sponsored programs, disability and health, and disability and employment to conduct quantitative research; develop significant dissemination products and activities including reports, trainings, and publications; use statistical analyses to respond to technical assistance requests from significant partners and agencies; and contribute significantly to grant-writing efforts.

Work location for this role is at the Durham Institute on Disability (IOD) office. This position may be eligible for remote work depending on the work location; please note that arrangements are not available in every state.

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Research Assistant Professor (Children's Behavioral Health Director)

This position will be responsible for administration and leadership of the Institute on Disability’s Children’s Behavioral Health team, in collaboration with the current director. This includes supporting and developing local, state, and federal grants and contracts in children’s behavioral health, creating a research agenda, strategic planning, membership on the IOD CBH Leadership Team, program evaluation, and engaging in training and technical assistance, as appropriate. The position will also involve teaching and oversight of undergraduate and graduate level interns. Funding for this position is awarded through existing grants and contracts. The successful candidate will be expected to secure research/training funding to support the remainder of their annual salary. The Assistant Research Professor will join the IOD’s multi-disciplinary team of faculty.

Work location for this position is Durham, NH with occasional travel to Concord, NH. This position may be eligible for hybrid work, with frequently required travel to UNH locations. Valid driver’s license or ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned.

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