Comprehensive Ophthalmologist (Open Rank Faculty)

Posting Information

Department : Ophthalmology – OphthCarCr - 413249

Posting Open Date : 12 / 21 / 2022

Application Deadline : (Not specified)

Open Until Filled : Yes

Position Type : Permanent Faculty

Working Title : Comprehensive Ophthalmologist (Open Rank Faculty)

Appointment Type : Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID : FAC0004385

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 : 03 / 01 / 2025

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel! The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. 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. 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 U.S. 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

An open‑rank, fixed‑term Comprehensive Ophthalmologist position is currently available in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Responsibilities include a strong commitment to clinical care, resident teaching and supervision, and medical student teaching. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Prerequisites include successful completion of an approved residency in Ophthalmology and demonstration of excellence in all scholarly and training activities. Qualifications include board certification or eligibility, and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preferred qualifications include board certification or eligibility, and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina.

Special Physical / Mental Requirements

None.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Anyone wishing to be considered for the position should submit a formal application at the following link (https : / / unc.peopleadmin.com / postings / 247109) in addition to a full CV, cover letter, and a list of 3‑5 professional contacts who may be reached to provide a written letter of reference for candidacy.

Quick Link

https : / / unc.peopleadmin.com / postings / 247109

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title : Gina Austen, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email : gina_austen@med.unc.edu

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 (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

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 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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