Clinical Instructor - Neurological Surgery

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill's Department of Neurological Surgery seeks a full-time Clinical Instructor to perform independent neurosurgical procedures, supervise residents, and contribute to education and research.

The role includes leadership in the surgical anatomy lab, collaboration with international fellows, and participation in dissemination of scholarly work while advancing skull base and endoscope-assisted techniques.

Job description

Clinical Instructor - Neurological Surgery

Working Title Clinical Instructor - Neurological Surgery

Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty

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

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.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Certification/licenses
• Degree Transcripts

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