Oculoplastic/Orbital Surgeon (Open Rank Faculty)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a full-time open rank Oculoplastic/Orbital Surgeon for a fixed-term faculty position in the Department of Ophthalmology. This role focuses on improving health and well-being through clinical care and education.

The successful candidate will provide exceptional clinical services, teach students, and participate in research endeavors. Candidates must have an MD or equivalent and demonstrate strong clinical and surgical skills. Salary is negotiable based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent required.
• Excellent clinical & surgical skills.
• Ophthalmic ultrasound experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care as an oculoplastic/orbital surgeon.
• Engage in teaching healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to clinical and/or basic science research.

Skills

Clinical skills

Surgical skills

Ophthalmic ultrasound experience

Teaching commitment

Interest in research

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

Department:

Ophthalmology - 413201

Posting Open Date:

06/03/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Oculoplastic/Orbital Surgeon (Open Rank Faculty)

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005967

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Qualifications

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 at UNC-Chapel Hill is seeking a full-time open rank oculoplastic/orbital surgeon. Appointment is fixed-term. Academic rank and salary are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

MD or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Excellent clinical & surgical skills, ophthalmic ultrasound experience, strong commitment to teaching, and demonstrated ongoing interest in clinical and/or basic science research.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

On-call occasionally; Involves patient care.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

Anyone wishing to be considered for the position should submit a formal application at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/320173 in addition to a full CV, cover letter, and list of 3-5 professional contacts who may be reached to provide a written letter of reference for candidacy.