The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan (U-M) Medical School seeks a nationally recognized, dynamic, and visionary leader to become its next Division Chief of Infectious Diseases. The U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases was founded in 1967. Since that time, the division has grown to over 40 faculty members and has become nationally recognized for an exemplary record of patient care, research, education and training. This position offers an opportunity to reinforce and amplify the division’s current and many strengths and to provide the leadership necessary to steward the academic vision and clinical growth in an expanding health system. The next Division Chief will be an optimistic, collaborative, and creative leader who will inspire talented faculty, staff, and learners to achieve impact across the division’s missions and in partnership with others in Michigan Medicine. The Division Chief will be a champion for innovation and have an inclusive leadership mindset that supports multidisciplinary teams functioning in a matrixed environment.

Clinical Mission and History

The Department of Internal Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases has a rich history. The independent field of infectious diseases was formed in the 1960s during a time when hospitals began experiencing an increase in resistant bacteria. In 1970, the Centers for Disease Control published a report entitled "Comprehensive Hospital Infections Project" which recommended the need for hospitals to establish positions for an infection control nurse and a hospital epidemiologist. 

Michigan Medicine, ahead of its time, was already in the process of hiring an infectious diseases physician. In 1967, Dr. Robert Fekety was recruited, the first chief of the division, which set in motion the standard of excellence in patient care, research, education and training. Michigan was the site for foundational studies of C. difficile pathogenesis, a strength that continues today.

The Division of Infectious Diseases consists of over 40 full-time and adjunct faculty members who possess a broad range of knowledge in infectious disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and provide the best possible care for our patients. Outpatient consultation and treatment of our patients take place at the Infectious Diseases Clinic at Taubman Health Center, Infectious Diseases at Canton Health Center, Infectious Diseases at Brighton Center for Specialty Care, Infectious Diseases at Dominos Farms Wound Care Clinic, and the Charles S. Kettles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

There are several outstanding programs within the division that support the Institution and serve as a foundation for clinical excellence and scholarly output. These programs include infection control and prevention (IPE), Antimicrobial Stewardship (AS), the Complicated Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (COpAT) Program, Medical Endocarditis Team (MET), HIV/AIDS Treatment Program (HATP), and Transplant ID.

Education

Our Infectious Diseases Fellowship Training Program provides both research-oriented and clinical training, allowing fellows to develop as physician-scientists or as infectious diseases clinicians. We value flexibility, and the learning experiences are customized to meet the individual goals of each fellow. Our division places a high value on the continual education of our faculty and fellows and holds weekly grand rounds and conferences to provide opportunities to learn and discuss recent cases, research findings, and up-to-date diagnostic and treatment strategies.

Research

Our faculty members' research interests are many and include antimicrobial resistant organisms, healthcare-associated infections including C. difficile infection, HIV and AIDS and associated opportunistic infections, RNA viruses, retroviruses, bioterrorism and emerging infections, immune function after transplantation, hepatitis C infection, microbiome studies and complicated urinary tract infections. Another major strength is the epidemiology of health care related infections and of opportunistic infections after transplantation. Several Infectious Diseases faculty members have secondary appointments in other departments, including Microbiology and Immunology (M&I), Evolutionary Ecology and Biology (EEB), and History, thereby fostering collaborations and enabling opportunities for funded research studies. Infectious Diseases faculty also have collaborations with other departments, including the School of Public Health (SPH) and Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics (DCMB). In the 2024 fiscal year, the division received over $12 million in federal, industry, and foundation funding to support our research activities.

Key Responsibilities

The Division Chief of Infectious Diseases will focus on the following:

• Articulate and direct the implementation of a vision for the continued development of a high quality, responsive, and innovative infectious diseases program
• Work closely with leadership in the Department and the Hospital to create an environment conducive to engagement in scholarly activities
• Ensure excellence in patient care at all sites; identify and grow new clinical programs and sites of service that contribute to the success of the University’s clinical mission
• Identify and develop areas of opportunity in clinical, translational, and basic research that will enhance the academic impact and national reputation of the Division of Infectious Diseases
• Support the career development and wellness of trainees and faculty
• Assess the current faculty as they relate to achieving objectives for quality, patient safety and volume; create and implement a plan for developing personnel and recruiting new staff who are capable and committed to achieving those objectives
• Recruit as necessary to provide a complement of faculty sufficient to meet the demand of sustaining a large, complex service across multiple sites
• Engage the medical, nursing and senior administrative staff in measuring, monitoring and reporting data and processes to continuously improve clinical care and outcomes
• Work collaboratively with leaders of education and training programs, UME and GME, to meet the high standards expected at the University of Michigan
• Partner with the Office of Michigan Medicine Development to build philanthropic support for divisional faculty and research activities

Experiences and Professional Qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to be an M.D. or an M.D./Ph.D. with board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease. Extensive academic, research, administrative, and clinical experience is valued. A strong track record of scholarly activity is required, and a track record of extramural funding is highly desirable. Enthusiasm for leading excellence in the tripartite missions of clinical care, research and education is essential. Candidates should be or be qualified to be licensed in the State of Michigan. The successful candidate should have scholarly credentials appropriate to be proposed for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan.

Michigan Medicine

Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, comprising the U-M Health System, Medical School, and Medical Group. It is one of the largest hospitals in Michigan and a leader in biomedical research, education, and innovation, with over 26,000 faculty and staff. It offers a wide range of clinical services, from primary care to specialized treatments, and operates multiple centers of excellence. 

As one of the nation's top academic medical centers, Michigan Medicine brings together world-class experts from research, patient care and education to make groundbreaking discoveries that create life-changing medicine. Michigan Medicine is home to one of the largest healthcare complexes in Michigan. It has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the Medical School first opened. 

Michigan Medicine’s Mission: To advance health to serve Michigan and the World 

Michigan Medicine’s Vision: Our discoveries change care. Our care changes lives.

Core Values

• Caring: I will treat everyone with dignity, kindness and respect, promoting the well-being of self and others.
• Innovation: I will promote a culture of creativity, flexibility and curiosity that inspires new ideas and ways of thinking, behaving and improving the world. 
• Inclusion: I will foster an environment where every individual has a sense of belonging, a voice that is heard, and the opportunity to achieve and thrive.
• Integrity: I will adhere to the highest ethical standards, demonstrating courage, truth and transparency in my words and actions.
• Teamwork: We will work together with a shared purpose rooted in equity and fairness where diversity is celebrated, respected and valued.

For 2023-24, the University of Michigan’s hospitals were named among the nation’s very best hospitals, including being the only Michigan hospital named to the nation’s Honor Roll of hospitals. Additionally, U-M Health was recently named the best employer in health care for the State of Michigan by Forbes.

Ann Arbor, Michigan 

The vibrant city of Ann Arbor is a cultural hub and consistently rated as one of the nation’s top college towns and #1 among “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” In addition to its world-class university, Ann Arbor is home to high-tech research companies and charming neighborhoods with a rich mix of cultures. Downtown Detroit, with its eclectic mix of entertainment and professional sports, is less than an hour’s drive away.  Detroit Metro Airport hosts multiple airlines, making this airport a gateway to the world and is only a 30-minute drive from Ann Arbor.   

Procedure for Candidacy

The search committee will begin reviewing candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest that highlights the applicant’s personal vision and relevant leadership experience. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence, to: 

Dr. Bethany Moore

Chair, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Professor of Internal Medicine

Chair, Division of Infectious Diseases Chief Search Committee

[email protected]

Phone: 734-936-0854

Compensation

Compensation arrangements are competitive and commensurate with both experience and achievement.

Background Screening

University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking candidates for a clinical track position. The position involves both inpatient and outpatient consultative services, and candidates will be expected to participate in clinical research, medical education, and/or divisional programs that support the hospital. Candidates must be board certified in Internal Medicine and either board eligible or certified in Infectious Diseases. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The ideal candidate will have an MD degree, postgraduate clinical training and experience in infectious diseases. They should hold or have the ability to obtain the appropriate medical licenses in the State of Michigan. Candidates should be able to collaborate effectively with other clinicians. Good oral and written communication skills are essential. Evidence of clinical skill and experience teaching in a clinical and didactic setting is expected.

To Apply

Please submit letters of interest along with a CV to the Infectious Diseases Recruitment Committee.

The Division of Infectious Diseases and the Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics invite applications for joint faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, to develop and conduct independently funded basic and/or translational research programs. We are searching broadly for MD or PhD scientists with an interest in infectious diseases that use combinations of molecular and computational approaches to understand pathogenesis, epidemiology and/or host-microbe interactions. Departmental placement, as well as teaching and clinical duties will be set by mutual agreement.

To Apply

Please submit a statement of current and future research plans, a description of teaching and clinical experience (as appropriate), curriculum vitae and contact information for three references addressed to David Markovitz MD.