Adjunct Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established leader in higher education seeks a dedicated Adjunct Assistant Professor to join their Psychiatry Department. This role focuses on providing telepsychiatric consultations to patients across North Carolina, ensuring quality care during evenings, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate will be a board-certified psychiatrist, passionate about improving mental health services. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community while enjoying the perks of working in one of the best college towns in the U.S. If you are ready to make a difference in the field of psychiatry, this position is for you.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Retail and restaurant discounts

Savings on local child care

Special rates for performing arts events

Qualifications

• Must be board-eligible or board-certified in psychiatry.
• Licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consultation as part of the UNC Health Acute Telepsychiatry Service.
• Deliver virtual consultations to patients in emergency departments.

Skills

Telepsychiatry

Emergency Psychiatry Evaluation

Inpatient Psychiatry Consultation

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

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Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Psychiatry - General - 412202

Application Deadline 06/30/2025

Position Type Visiting / Part-time Faculty

Working Title Adjunct Assistant Professor

Appointment Type Adjunct Faculty

Position Number 20069183, 20069174, 20069176, 20069178, 20069179, 20069180, 20069181, 20069182, 20069183, 20069177, 20069175

Vacancy ID F003290

Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week 0.01

FTE 0

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Proposed Start Date

Estimated duration of appointment 1 year

Position Information

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

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

Board-eligible or board-certified psychiatrists who are licensed in North Carolina are needed to provide psychiatric consultation as part of the UNC Health Acute Tele psychiatry Service. These individuals will provide virtual consultation to patients of all ages located in emergency departments and inpatient medical/surgical hospitals within the UNC Health system. Services can be delivered from any location within North Carolina. The purpose of the position is to support services delivered on weeknights, weekends, and holidays. The position is within the UNC Department of Psychiatry and will report directly to the Medical Director of the Acute Tele psychiatry Service and the Associate vice Chair of Virtual and Integrated Care in the Department.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Must be Board-eligible or board-certified in psychiatry. Must be licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Previous experience in telepsychiatry, emergency psychiatry evaluation, and inpatient psychiatry consultation.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

n/a

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/296716

Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Jennifer Nickerson-Turner; HR Specialist

Department Contact Telephone or Email [e-mail]

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 Academic Personnel Office at [e-mail] .

Please note: The Academic Personnel 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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• Employment type

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  Higher Education

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