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How much do director academic infectious disease jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director academic infectious disease in the United States is $121,720.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $250,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Academic Infectious Disease vs Infectious Disease Program Manager?

AspectDirector Academic Infectious DiseaseInfectious Disease Program Manager
CredentialsMD or PhD in Infectious Diseases, relevant certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Public Health, Healthcare Administration
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, research centers, universitiesHealthcare facilities, public health agencies, NGOs
Employer & IndustryUniversities, research institutes, academic hospitalsPublic health departments, healthcare organizations, NGOs
Primary FocusResearch, academic leadership, policy developmentProgram implementation, coordination, operational management

The main difference is that the Director Academic Infectious Disease typically focuses on research, academic leadership, and policy within educational or research institutions, while the Infectious Disease Program Manager concentrates on managing specific programs, operations, and implementation within healthcare or public health settings.

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Infographic showing various Director Academic Infectious Disease job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,720 per year, or $58.5 per hour.
Academic Infectious Disease Physician

Academic Infectious Disease Physician

Intermountain Healthcare

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$7.25 - $999.99/hr

Other

Medical, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Intermountain Health rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 839 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

327th of 884 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Academic Infectious Disease Physician

When you join us, you'll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of "helping people live the healthiest lives possible."

About this role:

As an Academic Infectious Disease Physician, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience.

You will provide inpatient and outpatient care for patients at LDS Hospital and Intermountain Medical Center (0.70 FTE). This includes direct infectious diseases-related care for patients before and after solid organ transplant, patients with hematologic and solid malignancies, patients with general infectious diseases, and patients living with HIV.

Conduct research and lead quality improvement projects focused on infectious diseases and microbiology that align with Intermountain Health's priority to serve current and future patients with science (0.30 FTE).

Obtain and retain an academic appointment with Intermountain Health in the Clinical Investigator Track. Academic rank will be determined based on experience. As an investigator you will be expected to publish your research, seek funding, and work towards promotion.

Teach University of Utah Infectious Diseases fellows, University of Utah and Intermountain Health residents, and medical students during inpatient consultation services.

Join an expanding, collaborative group.

Flexible schedule to allow for time off.

What you'll bring:

MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine

Residency training in Internal Medicine

Fellowship training in Infectious Disease

Board certification or eligibility in Infectious Disease

Experience and demonstrated scholarly interest in infectious diseases.

Excellent communication skills and strong teaching ability.

Ability and desire to support the quality improvement, teaching, and research activities of the Infectious Diseases Division and Intermountain Health.

Experience or additional training in transplant/Immunocompromised Host Infectious Diseases.

Candidates with demonstrated research success with peer-reviewed publications, extramural funding, and invited lectures preferred.

Active, unobstructed Utah medical license, or the ability to obtain one

Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health's credentialing process

We are not able to accept candidates requiring visa sponsorship at this time.

How we'll support you:

We care about your well-being, which is why we provide our caregivers with a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package.

About us:

Intermountain Health is a model health system that provides extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the Mountain West.

Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behaviors and attitudes that are important to us, serve as an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions about how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at About Intermountain.

What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health?

It means joining the Power of We and building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because we can only achieve the extraordinary together. Our commitment to research and advanced technology leads to better clinical outcomes for patients.

Employee benefits

Our mission is to help people live the healthiest lives possible, starting with our caregivers. Our package includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and more.

Location:

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$7.25 - $999.99

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


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