Director, Division of Infectious Diseases

Emory University’s Department of Medicine is seeking a collaborative, mission-driven scholar and leader to serve as the next Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to drive innovation and growth in a mission-driven Division renowned for its excellence in research, patient care, and education. The ideal candidate will bring the experience, strategic vision, and passion needed to build on a strong, positive culture, elevate the Division’s impact, and further its reputation as a leader in infectious disease scholarship, clinical care, education, and community service.

Emory’s Division of Infectious Diseases is nationally recognized for its impact and pioneering contributions to clinical infectious disease care and HIV treatment, as well as its research in pathogenesis, virology, immunology, epidemiology, diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance, and vaccine development. With an established culture of discovery and innovation, Emory provides cutting-edge therapies to treat infections and prevent transmission while conducting groundbreaking research and clinical trials, ensuring patients have access to the latest advancements in infectious disease care, including novel medications and vaccines. The Division also boasts a strong commitment to training and education, and the infectious diseases fellowship is well-recognized for being among the best in the country.

Emory University School of Medicine is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the nation’s outstanding institutions for biomedical education, research, and patient care and is dedicated to training exceptional individuals who become leaders in academic medicine and biomedical research. Ranked 17th nationally in NIH research, the school is best known for its excellence in infectious disease, brain health, heart disease, cancer, transplantation, pediatrics, renal disease, and geriatrics, among other specialties. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is the region's largest, most comprehensive academic health system, which includes Grady Health System, an academic safety net hospital, and the Atlanta VA Medical Center. The Department of Medicine has over 800 faculty members, over $180M in annual research funding, and is ranked 19^th nationally in NIH research.

Reporting directly to the chair of medicine, the incoming director will provide senior leadership across all clinical, educational, research initiatives, and community connections within the Division. The director will be responsible for advancing and expanding infectious disease programs, ensuring the Division continues to fulfill its mission to provide top-notch care for its patient population. The next director will drive the Division’s research efforts from bench to bedside and from bedside to community, further strengthening Emory’s standing as a premier biomedical research institution. Additionally, the director will have oversight of educational programs for medical students, clinical and research fellows, and other learners, ensuring these programs remain highly competitive. 

The Division offers nearly unlimited opportunities for collaboration, requiring a director who will nurture a strong, positive culture and be both strategic and proactive in identifying and leveraging these partnerships. The ideal candidate will be a nationally recognized leader in infectious diseases. This leader will bring a demonstrated ability to expand a dynamic research portfolio, uphold high-quality patient care within a complex clinical environment, and drive innovation in education and training. Additionally, the director will possess experience in recruiting, mentoring, and developing faculty, staff, and fellows, fostering a culture of excellence and professional growth.

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 Moleé.