Open Rank Faculty Position

Inside Higher Ed; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive discounts for local services

Job summary

A top public university in North Carolina is seeking an Open Rank Faculty member in Radiation Oncology, specializing in head and neck cancer. This full-time position involves academic research in clinical translational and laboratory research. Candidates must be MDs with relevant training and certification and a passion for innovative medical education. The role offers leadership opportunities depending on the candidate's experience. Applicants will be part of a diverse and dynamic academic community, benefiting from comprehensive medical practice and competitive perks.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess an MD degree with subspecialty training in Radiation Oncology and be ABR certified or eligible.
• Proton therapy experience and authorized user status for radiopharmaceuticals are preferred but not required.
• Strong interest in academic research across laboratory, translational and physics-based work.

Responsibilities

• Focus on head and neck cancer in both clinical practice and research.
• Conduct academic research in laboratory settings, clinical trials, and physics-based projects.

Skills

Academic research interest

Clinical translational research

Laboratory research

Proton therapy experience

Leadership in head and neck cancer

Education

MD degree with subspecialty training in Radiation Oncology

ABR certified or eligible

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.

About This Position

• Department: Radiation Oncology‑Chapel Hill - 413002
• Posting Open Date: 01/16/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Position Type: Permanent Faculty
• Working Title: Open Rank Faculty Position
• Appointment Type: Open Rank
• Vacancy ID: FAC0005793
• Full‑time/Part‑time: Full‑Time Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Fte: 1
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience
• Proposed Start Date: 04/01/2026

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

Our Mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others who we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. Our North Star is to be an Academic and Community powerhouse with patients at the center of all we do in the field of Radiation Oncology. 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. Our clinical team spans ten campuses across North Carolina with active investments in linear accelerators, cyber knife, brachytherapy, HDR, radiopharmaceuticals, and proton therapy (coming in 2028). UNC Radiation Oncology is a national leader in quality and safety. Education: We prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning with innovative and integrated curricula and team oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Radiation Oncology’s educational opportunities include residency programs in radiation oncology and medical physics, certificate programs in radiation therapy and medical dosimetry, and graduate and postdoctoral training in physics, computer science, biomedical engineering, and cancer biology. Our departmental educators enjoy national reputation for teaching excellence in training the next generation of our field. 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. The Department of Radiation Oncology has close ties with the world‑renowned UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, which have significantly enhanced our research and bench to bedside focus. Members of our Clinical Division develop and participate in innovative translational clinical trials at both the institutional and national levels.

Position Summary

The Department of Radiation Oncology in the School of Medicine at UNC‑Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure or non‑tenure track faculty position (track and rank dependent on qualifications) with a focus on head and neck cancer at our Chapel Hill campus. We are seeking candidates with a strong interest in academic research, including laboratory research, clinical translational research and/or physics‑based research. Proton therapy experience is preferred but not required. Leadership roles in head and neck cancer, proton therapy, and other areas may be available depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must possess MD degree with subspecialty training in Radiation Oncology and be ABR certified or eligible.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Applicants must possess MD degree with subspecialty training in Radiation Oncology and be ABR certified or eligible.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

We are seeking candidates with a strong interest in academic research, including laboratory research, clinical translational research and/or physics‑based research. The candidate’s primary clinical focus will be head and neck cancers. Applicants should have broad clinical abilities and must possess MD degree with subspecialty training in Radiation Oncology and be ABR certified or eligible. Proton experience and radiopharmaceutical authorized user status are desired but not required.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Qualified applicants should submit an application online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/312030. The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and two letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to identify the names, titles, email addresses and phone numbers of two (2) professional references when applying. Reference providers identified by the applicant will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support.