Faculty position, Infectious Diseases - Open-Rank Clinical Innovation and Translational Science Faculty
About The Position
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Department of Infectious Diseases invites applications from clinicians, clinician-investigators, and translational leaders who will improve outcomes for children through innovative care, epidemiology, implementation science, quality improvement, and global collaboration. Faculty will build academic portfolios and shape evidence-based models of care for children with complex infectious diseases, leading programs that translate knowledge into practice, strengthen care systems, and extend impact across institutions and communities. Appointments may be made at the Assistant Member, Associate Member, or Member level on the faculty track best suited to the candidate's experience and proposed contributions. The role offers opportunities for clinical, educational, operational, and research leadership, supported by clinical research and implementation infrastructure, multidisciplinary partnerships, and mentorship. The department serves children with cancer and other immunocompromising conditions and collaborates across Oncology, Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, Critical Care, Pathology, Pharmacy, Quality and Safety, Data Science, and Global Health. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing clinical, scholarly, and leadership interests, a statement of proposed clinical, research, educational, or programmatic contributions, and contact information for three professional references. St. Jude offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive faculty benefits program, and institutional support.
Requirements
- MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Infectious Diseases or another relevant specialty.
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Tennessee.
- A record of clinical, scholarly, educational, or operational achievement appropriate to rank and faculty track.
- Commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading clinical programs, quality initiatives, research studies, or implementation efforts.
- A record of scholarship, funding, guideline development, or measurable program impact.
- Interest in developing multidisciplinary or multicenter collaborations.
Responsibilities
- Provide or advance exceptional, evidence-based pediatric infectious diseases care.
- Develop, lead, and evaluate innovative clinical, quality, epidemiologic, translational, or implementation programs.
- Generate scholarship appropriate to rank and faculty track.
- Build collaborative initiatives that improve safety, outcomes, and consistency of care.
- Educate and mentor fellows, trainees, clinical teams, and emerging leaders.
- Contribute to departmental operations, strategy, and professional service.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive faculty benefits program.
- Mentorship and sponsorship supporting scholarship, national engagement, promotion, and leadership growth.
- Strong institutional support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
