Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Open Rank)

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Ophthalmology - 413201

Posting Open Date

05 / 19 / 2023

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Position Type

Permanent Faculty

Working Title

Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Open Rank)

Appointment Type

Open Rank

Vacancy ID

FAC0004541

Full-time / Part-time

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Dependent on Qualifications

Proposed Start Date

09 / 01 / 2023

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve.

We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability.

We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding.

Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care : We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education : We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education.

We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research : We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources.

We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research.

We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, invites

applications for an Open Rank Pediatric Surgical Ophthalmologist position. Responsibilities include outpatient care, surgical responsibilities, an interest in clinical and / or bench research, and resident and medical student teaching and supervision.

This position will serve patients at both the UNC Kittner Eye Center, located 2226 Nelson Hwy, Ste. 200, Chapel Hill, NC and at various other clinical sites owned by UNC Eye.

Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Note : The Department will consider variable hours (full-time or part-time) from 0.5 FTE - 1.0 FTE.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Prerequisites include successful graduation from an approved ophthalmology residency training program, a 1- or 2-year fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology.

Qualifications include demonstration of excellence in all scholarly and training activities. The position requires board certification or eligibility, and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Prior experience in academic medical setting.

Special Physical / Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Any individual wishing to be considered must submit a formal application at the following link : . Please include a CV, cover letter, and a list of contact information for at least 3 professional colleagues who may be contacted to provide a professional reference.

Quick Link

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title

Gina Austen, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email

gina [email protected]

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected].

Please note : The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.