Clinical Instructor - Neurological Surgery

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Clinical Instructor in Neurological Surgery to join the Department of Neurological Surgery. The role requires independent clinical practice in general neurosurgery, participation in resident education, and involvement in research.

The position offers 40 hours per week, potential for advancement, and a start date in 2027; the applicant will work in North Carolina with a full-time permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Strong commitment to teaching and academic productivity.
• Experience in neurosurgical procedures and resident education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent clinical neurosurgery care and manage emergencies.
• Teach residents and supervise advanced surgical training.
• Lead skull base and endoscope-assisted case discussions and procedures.
• Laboratory leadership: supervise anatomy/lab research fellows and visiting scholars.
• Contribute to scholarly work including presentations and manuscripts.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Academic productivity

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

Department:

Neurosurgery - 414202

Posting Open Date:

10/26/2026

Application Deadline:

11/09/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Clinical Instructor - Neurological Surgery

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0006174

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

04/01/2027

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 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 Neurological Surgery is seeking a full‑time physician for appointment as a Clinical Instructor. This position is designed for a neurosurgeon who can function independently in the operating room, participate in the general neurosurgery call schedule, and contribute actively to resident education, advanced surgical training, and laboratory‑based research.

The Clinical Instructor will be expected to demonstrate independent clinical judgment and operative competence in general neurosurgery. Responsibilities will include managing neurosurgical emergencies and trauma cases, performing cerebrospinal fluid diversion procedures, including ventricular shunt placement and revision, and treating neurosurgical infections and other commonly encountered general neurosurgical conditions. The physician must be capable of independently performing these procedures while supervising and teaching residents during patient evaluation, surgical planning, operative management, and postoperative care.

For complex skull base, neuro‑oncology, cerebrovascular, and advanced cranial procedures, the Clinical Instructor will serve as a primary operative assistant. These cases will provide focused training in complex skull base surgery, endoscopic endonasal and other endoscope‑assisted approaches, endoscopic aneurysm surgery, cerebrovascular procedures, and open cranial approaches. The position is intended to provide progressive exposure to advanced techniques while allowing the physician to make meaningful contributions to patient care and resident education.

A central component of the position will be leadership within the surgical anatomy and neuroanatomy laboratory. The Clinical Instructor will help supervise the laboratory and serve as the primary point of reference for international research fellows and visiting scholars. These fellows may come from institutions around the world to conduct studies involving microsurgical and endoscopic anatomy, comparative analyses of operative approaches, cadaveric dissections, and the development of innovative surgical techniques.

The Clinical Instructor will be responsible for supporting the organization and execution of laboratory projects, guiding fellows in anatomical dissections and research methodology, ensuring appropriate laboratory practices, and facilitating collaboration among clinical faculty, residents, research fellows, and visiting investigators. The physician will also contribute to the preparation of scientific presentations, manuscripts, educational materials, and other scholarly work arising from the laboratory.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

MD or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Preferred candidate will have combined independent general neurosurgical capability with a strong commitment to teaching, academic productivity, neuroanatomical research, and the advancement of skull base and endoscope‑assisted surgical techniques.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.