Pediatric Ophthalmologist

10 hours ago


Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Department:

Ophthalmology - 413201

Posting Open Date:

05/19/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

09/01/2023

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.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

Any individual wishing to be considered must submit a formal application at the following link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/257231. 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.



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