Director, Division of Infectious Diseases

Company: Emory University, School of Medicine
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: March 28, 2025

Job Description:

Emory University---s Department of Medicine seeks a collaborative, mission-driven scholar and leader to serve as the next Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation and growth in a Division renowned for excellence in research, patient care, and education. The ideal candidate will bring the experience, strategic vision, and leadership to elevate the Division---s reputation and impact scholarship, clinical care, education, and community service. Nationally recognized for pioneering contributions in infectious disease care, HIV treatment, and research, the Division excels in pathogenesis, virology, immunology, epidemiology, diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance, and vaccine development. With an established culture of discovery and innovation, Emory provides cutting-edge therapies and groundbreaking clinical trials, ensuring patients access the latest advancements in infectious disease care. The Division also boasts a top-ranked infectious diseases fellowship program. Emory University School of Medicine is an internationally recognized leader in biomedical education, research, and patient care, and is ranked 17th nationally in NIH research. Emory Healthcare is the region---s largest academic health system, including Grady Health System and the Joseph Maxwell Cleland VA Atlanta Healthcare System. The Department of Medicine, with over 800 faculty and $180M in annual research funding, is ranked 19th in NIH research. Reporting directly to the chair of medicine, the director will lead clinical, educational, and research initiatives while strengthening community partnerships. This leader will expand infectious disease programs, drive research from bench to bedside, and oversee competitive training programs. The ideal candidate will be a nationally recognized infectious disease expert with experience growing research, enhancing patient care, and fostering faculty and trainee development. Inquiries, nominations, and applications will be treated confidentially and should be directed electronically below. Natalie Leonhard and Randi Herrick are leading this search with Jasmine Miller and Kendra Mole--.

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