Clinical Associate Professor

3 weeks ago


Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Department:

Peds-Genetics and Metabolism - 412010

Posting Open Date:

08/24/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Clinical Associate Professor

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0004650

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:

07/01/2024

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 Division of Genetics and Metabolism in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (www.med.unc.edu/pediatrics/gene) is seeking a Pediatric Geneticist to join their team. The candidate will join an established team of faculty and participate in the care and management of patients with genetic and metabolic disorders. This is a Fixed-Term, Associate Professor role.

The ideal candidate will be a board certified/board eligible in Pediatrics and Clinical Genetics/ Biochemical Genetics, with at least 5 years experience in the practice of clinical genetics, who is interested in an academic role. A track record in working on longitudinal research projects, and scholarly work is desirable. The candidate must be interested in teaching learners, have demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, and been successful in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities will include participating in clinical and teaching activities of the division with some effort devoted to research and scholarly activities. Clinical responsibilities will involve evaluation and management of patients with congenital abnormalities, connective tissue disorders, skeletal dysplasias, neurodegenerative disorders, and metabolic disorders in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

The Pediatric Genetics team includes physicians, genetic counselors, metabolic dieticians, and nurse practitioners, who work collaboratively in caring for their patients and families with compassion and evidence-based care. We also have an active accredited fellowship training program. Our team works closely with colleagues from across the medical center, including Adult Medical and Cancer Genetics, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and the Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetic Laboratories. Faculty members in the Division are actively involved in hearing-loss research, mucopolysaccharidosis, and other LSD translational research, clinical studies evaluating the utility of using next generation sequencing for newborn screening, quality improvement projects and with the state birth defects registry.

The North Carolina Children’s Hospital is part of a busy quaternary care medical center and a major referral center for children with complex conditions in the state and region. The North Carolina Children’s Hospital has 150 inpatient beds and a comprehensive children’s outpatient center located in the same building, enabling children to see multiple specialists in a single visit. The North Carolina Children’s Hospital physicians work hand-in-hand with community hospitals and pediatricians all across the state, providing specialty care to more than 70,000 children from all 100 counties in North Carolina each year.

UNC is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) funded institution that offers support for clinical and translational researchers at all levels. This support includes seed funding, regulatory assistance, data management, drug/device development and grant preparation among other things.

The Triangle area of Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill is consistently ranked among the nation’s best places to live. The region offers affordable living, a temperate climate, easy access to beach and mountains, vibrant dining and cultural offerings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

The candidate will be a board certified/board eligible in Pediatrics and Clinical Genetics/ Biochemical Genetics, with at least 5 years experience in the practice of clinical genetics, who is interested in an academic role.

The candidate must be interested in teaching learners, have demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, and been successful in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

A track record in working on longitudinal research projects, and scholarly work is desirable.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.



  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Full time

    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.) is seeking a Pediatric Geneticist to join their team.This is a...


  • Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - 412013Posting Open Date:07/28/2022Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Research Associate ProfessorAppointment Type:Fixed Term FacultyVacancy ID:FAC0004136Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40FTE:1Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:Dependent on Experience...


  • Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:Med-Infectious Diseases - 411460Application Deadline:05/10/2024Position Type:Visiting / Part-time FacultyWorking Title:Adjunct Associate ProfessorAppointment Type:Adjunct FacultyPosition Number:20063585Vacancy ID:F003092Full-time/Part-time:Part-Time TemporaryHours per week:0.01FTE:0Position Location:North Carolina, USEstimated duration of...


  • Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801Career Area :Research ProfessionalsPosting Open Date:04/22/2024Application Deadline:05/07/2024Open Until Filled:NoPosition Type:Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)Working Title:Clinical Protocol Development AssociateAppointment Type:EHRA Non-Faculty ResearchPosition Number:20001357Vacancy ID:NF0008070Full Time/Part...


  • Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:Neurology - 411801Posting Open Date:04/26/2024Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Clinical NeuropsychologistAppointment Type:Open RankVacancy ID:FAC0005047Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40FTE:1Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:Commensurate with ExperienceProposed Start...


  • Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:Kenan-Flagler Bus Sch - 330100Application Deadline:06/30/2024Position Type:Visiting / Part-time FacultyWorking Title:Open Rank, Kenan-Flagler Business SchoolAppointment Type:Open RankPosition Number:20056832Vacancy ID:F003018Full-time/Part-time:Part-Time TemporaryPosition Location:North Carolina, USEstimated duration of appointment:One yearPrimary...

  • Associate Dentist

    3 weeks ago


    Chapel Hill, United States The Vail Agency Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe’re looking for an Associate Dentist to join our growing team. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and are looking for someone who is passionate about dentistry and providing quality care to our patients. Associate Dentist Duties:Appeal to, assist, and assist patients with dental problems, including...


  • Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:Surgery-414001Career Area :Academic AdministrationPosting Open Date:05/03/2024Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)Working Title:Associate Chair for AdministrationAppointment Type:EHRA Non-FacultyPosition Number:01002691Vacancy ID:NF0008109Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time PermanentFTE:1Hours per week:40Position Location:North...


  • Rock Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Chair, Department of Human Nutrition with rank of Associate or Full ProfessorLocation:Rock Hill, SC (Charlotte, NC Metro Area)Open Date:Dec 1, 2023Description:The Winthrop University Department of Human Nutrition seeks an experienced leader to join its diverse community. The position offers a balance of teaching in the discipline and leadership of the...


  • Rock Hill, United States Winthrop University Full time

    Chair, Department of Human Nutrition with rank of Associate or Full ProfessorLocation:Rock Hill, SC (Charlotte, NC Metro Area)Open Date:Dec 1, 2023Description:The Winthrop University Department of Human Nutrition seeks an experienced leader to join its diverse community. The position offers a balance of teaching in the discipline and leadership of the...


  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Full time

    Vacancy ID: NF Position Summary/Description: Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs....

  • Breast Pathologist

    3 weeks ago


    Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:Pathology Lab Med - Clinical - 413802Posting Open Date:11/29/2023Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Breast PathologistAppointment Type:Open RankVacancy ID:FAC0004875Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40FTE:1Position Location:North Carolina, USProposed Start Date:07/01/2024Primary Purpose of...


  • Chapel Hill, United States University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Full time

    Department:Pathology Lab Med - Nephropath - 413803Posting Open Date:04/26/2022Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Academic NephropathologistAppointment Type:Open RankVacancy ID:FAC0004035Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40FTE:1Position Location:North Carolina, USProposed Start Date:08/01/2022Primary Purpose...


  • Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:Pathology Lab Med - Nephropath - 413803Posting Open Date:04/26/2022Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Academic NephropathologistAppointment Type:Open RankVacancy ID:FAC0004035Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40FTE:1Position Location:North Carolina, USProposed Start Date:08/01/2022Primary Purpose...

  • Research Associate

    2 weeks ago


    Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801Career Area :Research ProfessionalsPosting Open Date:02/13/2024Application Deadline:05/09/2024Open Until Filled:NoPosition Type:Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)Working Title:Research AssociateAppointment Type:EHRA Non-FacultyPosition Number:20050767Vacancy ID:NF0007833Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time PermanentFTE:1Hours...


  • Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:Med-Pulmonary - 411480Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Fixed-Term Open Rank FacultyAppointment Type:Fixed Term FacultyVacancy ID:FAC0004993Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40FTE:1Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:Dependent on QualificationsProposed Start Date:07/01/2024Be a Tar...


  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Full time

    Department:Pathology Lab Med - Nephropath Posting Open Date:04/26/2022Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Academic NephropathologistAppointment Type:Open RankVacancy ID:FAC0004035Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40FTE:1Position Location:North Carolina, USProposed Start Date:08/01/2022Primary Purpose of...


  • Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:Microbiology and Immunology - 422501Posting Open Date:08/04/2023Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Open Rank Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty positionAppointment Type:Tenured/Tenure TrackVacancy ID:FAC0004629Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40FTE:1Position Location:North Carolina, USProposed Start...


  • Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:Neurology - 411801Posting Open Date:09/25/2023Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Neurology Cognitive Research FacultyAppointment Type:Tenured/Tenure TrackVacancy ID:FAC0004730Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40FTE:1Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:Commensurate with...


  • Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Department:Peds-Gastroenterology - 412008Posting Open Date:03/28/2024Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Pediatric GastroenterologistAppointment Type:Fixed Term FacultyVacancy ID:FAC0005023Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40FTE:1Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:Dependent on Experience and/or...