Academic Director of Hospital Epidemiology – VA Palo Alto

Company: Stanford University
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: December 2, 2025

Job Description:

Academic Director of Hospital Epidemiology – VA Palo Alto The Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), seek an Academic Director of Hospital Epidemiology to join the division as Assistant or Associate Professor in the University Medical Line. Applicants must have an MD or equivalent medical degree, current eligibility/certification with the American Board of Internal Medicine and in the specialty of Infectious Diseases. We are particularly interested in candidates with Epidemiology experience in Healthcare Systems and research interests in Infection Control and Healthcare Epidemiology. The ability or promise for managing biosurveillance and facilitating Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) programs are highly desired. The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We expect the successful candidate to obtain/possess a State of California Medical Board License and have successfully completed Infection Control and Healthcare Epidemiology training (or demonstrate equivalent specialized experience). The successful candidate is expected to manage all infection control protocols, policies, and procedures of the IPC Department in addition to overseeing/supervising staff. The Academic Director of Hospital Epidemiology chairs the IPC Committee, works in partnership with the VAPAHCS multi-disciplinary IPC team, and is responsible for ensuring the IPC Department’s compliance with The Joint Commission, State, and Federal regulatory requirements. The successful candidate should have the ability/promise to establish an independent research program. The VAPAHCS, which is affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, maintains an active Infectious Disease (ID) program within the ID Section of Medical Service. ID physicians play a major role at VAPAHCS in addressing infectious diseases, infection prevention and control, and antimicrobial stewardship. The goal of the ID Section is to deliver the highest level of quality, Veteran-centered care while providing a world-class educational experience for Stanford residents, fellows, and medical students. We strive to do so by promoting a culture that focuses not only on promoting residents’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes, but equally values the principles of continuous daily improvement, respect for others, and optimizing the patient experience. The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a detailed letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to https://apptrkr.com/6707567. References will not be contacted without the applicant’s consent. For questions, please contact Faculty Affairs Specialist, Melanie Gutierrez melanieg@stanford.edu. The expected base pay range for this position is: Assistant Professor: $269,000 – $280,000 Associate Professor: $288,000 – $301,000 This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards, including https://fsh.stanford.edu, please contact the hiring department. Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonable expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.

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