Open Rank Pediatric Rheumatology Physician

About the job

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

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 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 prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Children’s Hospital seek a Pediatric Rheumatology physician to join a busy and productive academic practice. This is a full-time, open rank faculty position on the tenure/tenure track, variable track, or fixed-term track. The Division offers an exceptionally collaborative environment for the care of children with the full spectrum of rheumatologic and immunologic diseases. Clinical care is provided at the UNC Children’s Specialty Clinic in Chapel Hill and the UNC Hospitals Children’s Specialty Services at Raleigh, as well as outreach clinics in Sanford and Wilmington.Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are available based on training, experience, and academic accomplishments.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, ranks 4th as a public university and as the 7th best medical school for primary care according to The US News and World Report. The National Science Foundation ranks UNC Chapel Hill 9th in research activity among the nation’s public and private universities. The North Carolina Children’s Hospital yearly serves more than 70,000 children from all 100 North Carolina counties for over 200,000 visits for diagnosis and treatment. This family-focused hospital serves as the primary teaching facility for UNC pediatric residents. The pediatric inpatient service has a 150-bed capacity and 5,900 surgical and pediatric admissions each year.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Candidates must be board certified/board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology and licensable in North Carolina.

• The successful applicant will be directly engaged in the clinical and educational missions of the division.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Prior experience in mentoring medical students, residents, and other learners is highly desirable.

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 Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.