Infectious Diseases Director | Academic Medicine Leader

ACPM; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 220,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Director of Infectious Diseases to lead the JSUMC division, overseeing inpatient and outpatient care with a focus on education and research. The role integrates clinical practice, teaching, and program development within a major academic tertiary care setting.

The ideal candidate will have an MD/DO with board certification in Infectious Diseases, be eligible for NJ licensure, and demonstrate a track record of leadership, collaboration, and advancing

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Infectious Diseases.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of New Jersey.
• Demonstrated record of clinical excellence, teaching, and leadership in an academic medical setting.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and mentor faculty.
• Strong commitment to advancing education, research, and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Division of Infectious Diseases across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Expand and enhance clinical services, including growth of faculty practice and off-site locations.
• Maintain a financially viable program while advancing the Division's clinical and scientific standing.
• Oversee all teaching activities related to medical students, residents, and continuing medical education, including bedside training, didactic sessions, and conference development.
• Mentor and support the career growth of junior faculty members.
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care across all inpatient, outpatient, and faculty practice environments.
• Collaborate with institutional leadership to align the Division's strategic goals with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Foster research and scholarly activity within the Division.

Skills

ID Board Cert

NJ Medical License

Academic Leadership

Mentoring Faculty

Clinical Excellence

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Director of Infectious Diseases to lead the JSUMC division, overseeing inpatient and outpatient care with a focus on education and research. The role integrates clinical practice, teaching, and program development within a major academic tertiary care setting.

The ideal candidate will have an MD/DO with board certification in Infectious Diseases, be eligible for NJ licensure, and demonstrate a track record of leadership, collaboration, and advancing