Cornea & External Disease (Open Rank Faculty)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in North Carolina is seeking a full-time faculty member in Cornea and External Disease. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, surgical and medical treatment for cornea/external diseases, and training residents and medical students. Candidates must have an MD, be fellowship trained, and board certified or eligible. This position offers an opportunity to engage in clinical and research activities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• MD required, fellowship trained in cornea & external diseases.
• North Carolina licensure or eligibility needed for appointment.
• Board certified or board eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient surgical and medical care for cornea/external diseases.
• Train residents and medical students in clinical settings.
• Participate in clinical and/or basic research.

Education

MD

Fellowship in corneal & external diseases

Completion of a fully accredited residency-training program in ophthalmology

Job description

Department

Ophthalmology - 413201

Posting Open Date

03/20/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Type

Permanent Faculty

Working Title

Cornea & External Disease (Open Rank Faculty)

Appointment Type

Open Rank

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

40

FTE

1

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date

10/01/2026

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 Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accepting applications for a full-time, fixed-term faculty position in Cornea and External Disease. Responsibilities include patient surgical and medical care of cornea/external diseases, providing high quality resident and medical student training, and participation in clinical and/or basic research. Academic rank and salary will be based on experience and credentials.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

MD required. Selected candidate must be fellowship trained in corneal & external diseases, and have successfully completed a fully accredited residency-training program in ophthalmology. North Carolina licensure or eligibility is required to finalize appointment. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Prior experience in academic medical setting.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Individuals wishing to be considered must submit a formal application at the UNC Jobsite at the following link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/314975. In addition to a formal application, candidates must submit a CV, cover letter, and list of at least 3 individuals (to include contact information and email address) who may be contacted to provide a professional reference.