Heersink School of Medicine - Open Rank-Division Director - Pediatric Infectious Disease

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine is seeking an accomplished physician-scientist to serve as the Division Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. This division is internationally recognized for its work in antiviral therapeutics, congenital and perinatal infections, vaccine research, and multicenter clinical trials. The faculty have strong NIH and extramural funding, publish in leading journals, and contribute to national policy and clinical guideline development. Pediatric infectious diseases are a core focus of UAB’s strategic plan, I-4ward, highlighting the institution's commitment to advancing discovery, innovation, and impact in this field. The division has a rich history of transformative leadership and groundbreaking research, dating back to the 1960s. The current faculty are highly accomplished and collaborative, with expertise spanning multicenter clinical trials, translational research, epidemiology, global health, and improving healthcare access. There is a significant opportunity for growth with the expansion of research infrastructure, including new wet laboratory space in an upcoming research building. The incoming Director will have the chance to expand research programs, recruit top talent, build integrated programs, and leverage institutional investments aligned with the I-4ward strategic vision.

Requirements

MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent
Board certification in Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
National or international reputation in pediatric infectious diseases
Sustained record of extramural funding (e.g., NIH) and high-impact scholarship
Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine
Proven success in mentorship, faculty development, and recruitment
MD, DO, PhD

Nice To Haves

Experience leading multicenter clinical trials or research networks
Leadership roles in national or international organizations
Experience building or expanding laboratory-based research programs

Responsibilities

Define and execute a bold vision aligned with UAB’s I-4ward priorities.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing academic culture.
Strengthen institutional and interdisciplinary partnerships.
Maintain an active, independently funded research program.
Expand NIH and other extramural funding across the Division.
Leverage new laboratory space to grow translational and discovery science.
Demonstrate a proven record of mentoring successful investigators.
Recruit and retain high-impact physician-scientists and clinician-investigators.
Build an inclusive and future-oriented faculty.
Ensure excellence in clinical care across pediatric infectious diseases services.
Strengthen fellowship and training programs.
Advance integration of research, education, and clinical missions.