General Otolaryngologist

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

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a board-certified Otolaryngologist for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor position within the School of Medicine. This role involves covering a department of corrections facility for two days each week and providing hospital consult coverage.

The ideal candidate will possess strong otolaryngology skills and an interest in facial trauma surgery. The position offers significant teaching and research opportunities, contributing to the well-being of patients while promoting academic development.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible Otolaryngologist required.
• Strong interest in teaching and research expected.

Responsibilities

• Cover clinic and operating room for two days weekly.
• Provide hospital consult coverage for remaining time.
• Engage in teaching and research opportunities.

Skills

Otolaryngology skills

Facial trauma surgery interest

Teaching interest and potential

Education

MD

Job description

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 healthcare 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

The Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine is seeking board‑certified, eligible, or similarly qualified Otolaryngologist for a full‑time position at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank. This position will entail clinic and operating room coverage of a department of corrections facility for two days a week as well as hospital consult coverage for much of the remaining time. A wide range of otolaryngology skills including interest in or willingness to learn facial trauma surgery is encouraged. The successful candidate should have a strong interest in and potential for teaching and research. Ample opportunity for exposure to all facets of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery patient care available.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

MD required. BC/BE

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• A wide range of otolaryngology skills including interest in or willingness to learn facial trauma surgery is encouraged.