About the Association of People with Disability (APD)

Established in 1959, the Association of People with Disability (APD) is one of India's leading

not-for-profit organisations dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities to lead lives

of dignity, independence and inclusion.

Through an integrated life-cycle approach, APD delivers programmes across Early

Intervention, Inclusive Education, Rehabilitation, Livelihoods, Community Mental Health,

Assistive Technology, Research, Advocacy and Capacity Building, impacting over 115,000

individuals annually. With over six decades of experience, APD is recognised for its

commitment to innovation, quality and sustainable social impact.

As APD looks to the future, strengthening academic excellence has become a strategic

priority to enhance educational quality, build professional capability, advance research and

contribute to the continued growth of the disability sector.

Position Purpose

The Director – Academic Excellence provides strategic leadership to APD's academic

portfolio, comprising the SIS School and the Institute of Disability, Rehabilitation & Research

(IDRR).

The role is responsible for strengthening academic quality, educational innovation,

institutional capability, faculty development and strategic partnerships while positioning

APD as a recognised leader in disability education, rehabilitation and professional learning.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director will work collaboratively across

programmes and functions to ensure that APD's academic institutions continue to deliver

excellence,



foster innovation and contribute meaningfully to the organisation's mission and

long-term strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership

 Provide strategic leadership to the SIS School and IDRR, ensuring academic

excellence across both institutions.

 Develop and implement the long-term academic strategy aligned with APD's

organisational vision and strategic priorities.

 Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

2. SIS School Leadership

 Strengthen educational quality, curriculum delivery and student outcomes.

 Promote holistic, learner-centred approaches that integrate education, therapy and

family engagement.

 Enhance the School's reputation as a recognised centre for excellence in special and

inclusive education.

3. Institute of Disability, Rehabilitation & Research (IDRR)

 Provide strategic direction for academic programmes, Continuing Rehabilitation

Education (CRE), clinical education and professional development.

 Expand academic offerings and strengthen collaborations with universities, colleges

and professional institutions.





 Promote excellence in rehabilitation education and professional learning.

4. Research & Innovation

 Foster a culture of applied research, innovation and evidence-based practice.

 Encourage publications, academic collaborations and knowledge dissemination.

 Strengthen APD's contribution to disability research and qualified practice.

5. Faculty & People Development

 Build and mentor a high-performing academic leadership team.

 Promote faculty development, succession planning and continuous professional

learning.

 Create an environment where educators, therapists and researchers are empowered

to excel.

6. Strategic Partnerships

 Build and strengthen partnerships with universities, the Rehabilitation Council of

India, government agencies, healthcare institutions and national and international

organisations.

 Represent APD at academic, professional and sector forums.

7. Governance & Quality

 Strengthen academic governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

 Establish systems that promote continuous improvement, accountability and

educational excellence.

 Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and accreditation requirements.

8. Organisational Leadership

 Contribute as a member of APD's senior leadership team.

 Promote collaboration across programmes and functions.

 Support organisational initiatives that strengthen APD's mission, culture and long-

term sustainability.

📌 Director Academic Excellence (Bengaluru)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Bengaluru