Open Rank Fixed-Term Faculty Interventional Pulmonary

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting a full-time Open Rank Fixed-Term Faculty in Interventional Pulmonary Medicine. The role involves managing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for lung diseases in inpatient and ambulatory settings, teaching fellows, and possible clinical research involvement.

Minimum requirements include MD/DO and BC/BE in relevant fields, plus at least one year of interventional pulmonary fellowship.

Qualifications

• MD/DO required and board-certified/board-eligible in relevant specialties.
• One year of interventional pulmonary fellowship training completed.
• Experience with advanced diagnostic and rigid bronchoscopy, robotic navigational bronchoscopy, and pleural procedures.

Responsibilities

• See referrals for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for lung cancer and pleural diseases.
• Teach pulmonary procedures to fellows and trainees.
• Conduct clinical research related to cancer diagnostics/therapeutics and pleural diseases.

Skills

Interventional Pulmonology

Teaching pulmonary procedures

Clinical research

Endoluminal therapies

Education

MD or DO degree

BC/BE in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine and Interventional Pulmonology

1 year interventional pulmonary fellowship training

Tools

Robotic-assisted navigational bronchoscopy

Bedside tracheostomy

Thoracic ultrasound

Thoracentesis

Chest tube placement

Tunneled pleural catheter placement

Medical thoracoscopy

Job description

Job Details

Department: Med-Pulmonary - 411480

Posting Open Date: 09/09/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Open Rank Fixed-Term Faculty Interventional Pulmonary

Appointment Type: Open Rank

Vacancy ID: FAC0006081

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: 07/01/2027

Position Information

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.

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 Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine is recruiting for a full-time faculty member with expertise in Interventional Pulmonary Medicine. Duties include, but are not limited to, seeing referrals for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to known or suspected lung cancer, thoracic metastasis, infectious or interstitial diseases of the lung, and pleural diseases. They will be responsible for management of benign and malignant obstructive airway lesions, lung malignancies requiring endoluminal therapies, robotic assisted evaluation of suspicious parenchymal lung lesions, acute and chronic pleural processes, and performance of bedside tracheostomy placement. These duties will be conducted in the inpatient and ambulatory care settings. They will be responsible for teaching pulmonary procedures to fellow trainees in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and subspecialty fellows in Interventional Pulmonary. They will also have opportunities to attend in the Medical Intensive Care Unit with additional related teaching duties. Additionally, the position will include opportunities to conduct clinical research related to cancer diagnostics/therapeutics, pleural diseases, and innovative interventional procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree and be BC/BE in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine, and Interventional Pulmonology. Candidates will have completed a minimum of one year of interventional pulmonary fellowship training. Candidates should have experience performing advanced diagnostic and rigid bronchoscopy, robotic assisted navigational bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy, thoracic ultrasound, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, tunneled pleural catheter placement, medical thoracoscopy and management of complex pleural processes.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Formal training in clinical research methods or experience in formal GME education is preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Department Contact Information

Rhonda Nord

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Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

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.

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