Aflac Faculty Position in Immune Dysregulation

Emory • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics invite applications for a clinical faculty position in Immune Dysregulation at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The position is for a clinician fellowship-trained and board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Allergy/Immunology, Rheumatology, or Infectious Disease, who is committed to advancing care for children and young adults with immune dysregulation disorders. Academic rank and track will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary program that evaluates, diagnoses, and treats immune dysregulation, hyperinflammatory, and multisystem autoimmune disorders, including very early onset and treatment-refractory autoimmunity. The team brings together expertise from hematology/oncology, allergy/immunology, rheumatology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, and intensive care, with support from a dedicated genetic counselor and program coordinator. Research commitment is flexible based on the candidate’s experience and interests.

The program follows more than 1,100 patients and receives 250–300 new referrals annually. It provides comprehensive care for conditions including HLH, refractory immune cytopenias, atypical lymphoproliferation, immune-oncology and immunohematology disorders, very early-onset and refractory IBD, refractory rheumatologic disease, IEI being considered for HSCT, and neuroinflammatory disorders. Program resources include the CRISIS Team for severe immune dysregulation and hyperinflammatory syndromes in critically ill patients, a Neuro-CRISIS team, a large HSCT program, a biorepository of more than 1,000 subjects, ten active clinical trials, and established multidisciplinary and national research collaborations.

The role is part of the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute, an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The position tasks must be performed in person at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option.

Requirements

• MD or DO.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Allergy/Immunology, Rheumatology, or Infectious Disease.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and/or research.

Nice To Haves

• Six to twelve months of experience in the clinical care of patients with immune dysregulation disorders, such as through rotations, electives, or early-career work.
• Active participation in the Clinical Immunology Society, CIS Summer School, or other relevant immunology-focused educational or scholarly programs.
• Research or scholarly work related to immune dysregulation during fellowship or early-career training.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Interest in developing a career in academic pediatrics and openness to mentorship and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for children and young adults with complex immune dysregulation disorders.
• Mentor trainees and contribute to medical education at the fellowship and residency levels.
• Participate in and lead the development of SOPs, protocols, and toolkits for screening, evaluating, and managing different aspects of immune dysregulation care.
• Participate in program outreach activities.
• Participate in and develop investigator-initiated and multicenter clinical trials.
• Develop and lead clinical or translational research projects in immune dysregulation, cellular therapy, or immunogenetics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree