Open Rank Clinical Faculty - Gastroenterology

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid leave

Discounts on campus events

Health and retirement plans

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Open Rank Clinical Faculty in Gastroenterology. The role emphasizes diagnosis and management of GI disorders, performing endoscopic procedures, and participating in teaching for GI fellows, residents and medical students.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes outpatient care in Chapel Hill with outreach clinics and a strong emphasis on clinical research and education within a leading

Qualifications

• MD, Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Proficiency in general gastroenterology and endoscopy.
• At least three years of gastroenterology training.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with an interest in clinical education and/or research.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient gastroenterology care and endoscopic procedures.
• Clinic visits and inpatient consults.
• Outpatient clinic time in Chapel Hill and outreach clinics.
• Active training of GI fellows, residents and medical students.

Skills

Endoscopy

Clinical teaching

Outpatient care

Research interests

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

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.

Job Details

• Department: Medicine-Gastroenterology - 411420
• Posting Open Date: 10/26/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Position Type: Permanent Faculty
• Working Title: Open Rank Clinical Faculty - Gastroenterology
• Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty
• Vacancy ID: FAC0006177
• Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week: 40
• FTE: 1
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Proposed Start Date: 06/30/2027

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 Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the UNC School of Medicine is recruiting for an open rank, General Gastroenterologist on the fixed term track with expertise in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal disorders and endoscopy. Our division has a wide variety of subspecialty focuses, including inflammatory bowel disease, esophageal disease, motility disorders, and advanced endoscopy.

Duties include, but are not limited to, outpatient gastroenterology care, endoscopic procedures, clinic visits, and inpatient consults. Outpatient clinic time will occur in Chapel Hill and outreach clinics. The successful candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. An interest in clinical research and teaching is desirable.

The successful candidate will be active in the training of GI fellows, residents and medical students. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

MD, Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Proficiency in general gastroenterology and endoscopy. At least three years of gastroenterology training. Excellent communication and organizational skills with an interest in clinical education and/or research.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Department Contact Information

Jennifer Layton, Associate Chief of Administration

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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.