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:
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 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 prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary:
The Department of Ophthalmology at UNC-Chapel Hill is seeking a full-time open rank oculoplastic/orbital surgeon. Appointment is fixed-term. Academic rank and salary are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
This position will report directly to the new Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Benjamin Frankfort.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
MD or equivalent required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Excellent clinical & surgical skills, ophthalmic ultrasound experience, strong commitment to teaching, and demonstrated ongoing interest in clinical and/or basic science research.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements:
On-call occasionally; Involves patient care.
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/320173) in addition to a full CV, cover letter, and list of 3-5 professional contacts who may be reached to provide a written letter of reference for candidacy.
