Division Chief-Cardiothoracic Surgery

6 days ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States University of North Carolina Full time
Posting Information

Posting Information

Department
Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Posting Open Date
09/22/2023

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Type
Permanent Faculty

Working Title
Division Chief-Cardiothoracic Surgery

Appointment Type
Faculty

Vacancy ID
FAC0004723

Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week
40

FTE
1

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Proposed Start Date
12/01/2023

Position Information

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 Surgery at The University of North Carolina is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Division Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery. Candidates will be expected to have demonstrated excellence in clinical practice, teaching and research, as evidence by experience, outcomes and references. The candidate must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment. This is an Open Rank, Open Track, 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE Academic appointment that will be offered to commensurate with the candidate's experience.

The incoming Chief will be responsible for partnering with the Chairperson of Surgery to promote collegial work environment that enhances clinical growth and academic development while advancing research activities consistent with the growth of clinical programs. The selected candidate will be a strategic leader who will promote a strong culture of institutional stewardship throughout UNC Healthy Systems, including a strong commitment to effective business operations. The Department of Surgery offers potential candidates a uniquely supportive practice environment with an emphasis on quality of patient care, research, teaching, individual career development, and collegiality among faculty members. This is an attractive opportunity to grow the significant investment UNC is making in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Prospective candidates must have an MD degree, have completed a cardiothoracic surgery residency and fellowship program, obtained current ABTS certification in cardiothoracic surgery and have a current North Carolina Medical License by the agreed upon start date. Experience with OPCAB/minimally invasive techniques, heart and lung transplantation and ventricular assist devices is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

The successful applicant will have primary focus in acquired heart disease, with special interest in myocardial revascularization and valve surgery.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

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Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title
Elizabeth Hubbard, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email

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 ([redacted] or send an email to [redacted].

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.

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