Pediatric Neurosurgeon

6 months ago


Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Department:

Neurosurgery - 414202

Posting Open Date:

01/05/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0004907

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

04/01/2024

Be a Tar Heel:

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:

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:

UNC Children’s and the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Neurosurgery are seeking a full-time, open-rank, faculty member to join our thriving Pediatric Neurosurgery program.
The practice covers the entire scope of Pediatric Neurosurgery, and the ideal candidate will have a broad range of clinical care interests in Pediatric Neurosurgery while intending to advance areas of special interest. Active programs in fetal myelomeningocele repair, epilepsy, neuro-oncology, and craniofacial reconstruction continue to grow. The ideal candidate will have a dedication to resident education and academically advancing the field of Pediatric Neurosurgery.

North Carolina Children’s Hospital is the major referral center for all children in North Carolina and is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals on its annual list. N.C. Children’s Hospital is a 150-bed, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center on the UNC Medical Center campus. There is a 65-bed Level 4 NICU and 20-bed PICU.

UNC physicians work hand-in-hand with community hospitals and pediatricians all across the state, providing specialty care to approximately 200,000 children from all 100 counties in North Carolina each year. Pediatric Neurosurgery has regular outreach clinics in the UNC Pediatric Clinic in Raleigh, Wilmington, and weekly clinics in Chapel Hill.

Located in Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina is in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country known locally as the Triangle. With affordable housing and access to top-tier education from grade school through college, the Triangle is a great place to call home. In addition to the wonderful amenities found around every corner, the Triangle is also perfectly situated in the middle of the state providing easy access to North Carolina’s numerous beaches to the east and the historic Blue Ridge Mountains to the west making it a wonderful place to live.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

An M.D./D.O. is required for this position.

Candidates will be fellowship trained in Pediatric Neurosurgery and board certified or board eligible in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery and have practiced for at three full years following their fellowship.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

The School of Medicine and UNC Health Care is committed to growing its Pediatric Neurosurgery program and seeks a candidate with both clinical and research interests to contribute to that effort.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.