Congenital Heart Surgeon

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a full-time congenital heart surgeon for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. This open-rank, open-track role involves performing pediatric cardiac surgeries and educating future medical professionals.

Candidates should hold an MD or DO degree, possess expertise in congenital cardiac surgery, and be eligible for a North Carolina medical license. Involvement in research and collaboration with a dynamic team is key to this position.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina medical license or eligibility for application required.
• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of congenital cardiac surgery.

Responsibilities

• Perform neonatal cardiac surgery and deliver high-quality clinical care.
• Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students and residents.
• Engage in various research activities aligned with departmental priorities.

Skills

Expertise in congenital cardiac surgery

Collaboration skills

Research skills

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME-approved Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency

Congenital Cardiac Surgery fellowship

Job description

Position Summary

Full‑time academic congenital heart surgeon for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The appointment is open‑rank, open‑track and may be offered as a fixed‑term or tenure/tenure track appointment. The candidate will collaborate closely with the current congenital heart surgeon and the broader congenital heart team.

Responsibilities

• Perform neonatal cardiac surgery, pediatric heart failure, transplantation, ECMO, and adult congenital surgery, delivering high‑quality clinical care.
• Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in research activities, including clinical trials, outcomes/health services research, basic science, translational science, ethics, education, and global surgery research, in alignment with departmental priorities.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Current North Carolina medical license or eligibility for application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME‑approved Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency and Congenital Cardiac Surgery fellowship.
• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of congenital cardiac surgery.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

• None specified.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. The holder will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training on reporting responsibilities.

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.