Academic Clinical Microbiologist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an Associate Director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory to lead the Special Microbiology section (mycology, mycobacteriology, parasitology) and advance patient care, education, and research.

The candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows, collaborate with pediatric and adult ID services and infection control, and contribute to UNC Health Care's translational

Qualifications

• Must have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent) and be board certified or board eligible in Medical Microbiology.
• Experience in clinical microbiology laboratory leadership preferred.
• Strong scholarly publication record.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Special Microbiology section of the laboratory (mycology, mycobacteriology, parasitology).
• Provide technical leadership at a health care system level.
• Teach medical students, graduate students, residents and fellows; participate in fellowship training.

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent)

Job description

Department:

Pathology Lab Med - Clinical - 413802

Posting Open Date:

09/15/2026

Application Deadline:

09/29/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Academic Clinical Microbiologist

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0006092

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2027

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and 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 fulltime 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 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, seeks a highly motivated faculty member to serve as an Associate Director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of academic achievement through independent or collaborative research and scholarly publications. This position is for a fixed-term appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, based on the candidate’s experience. A sign-on bonus may be included in the offer of employment.

The successful candidate will serve as the Director of the Special Microbiology section of the laboratory, which includes mycology, mycobacteriology, and parasitology. The faculty member is expected to provide technical expertise at a health care system level. They will work closely with and be a resource for pediatric and adult infectious disease services and hospital epidemiology and infection control, among other clinical services. The candidate will be a faculty member of the CPEP-accredited post-doctoral fellowship in Medical and Public Health Microbiology and will be actively involved in teaching medical students, graduate students, undergraduate students, residents, and fellows. UNC offers exceptional clinical and translational research opportunities through strong interdisciplinary research teams and excellent research core facilities. Information about UNC Health Care can be found here: https://www.unchealthcare.org/about-us/.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

The candidate must have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent) and be board certified or board eligible in Medical Microbiology by either the American Board of Medical Microbiology or the American Board of Pathology.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated record of academic achievement through independent or collaborative research and scholarly publications.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.