Open Rank Pediatric Sleep Pulmonologist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an Open Rank Pediatric Sleep Pulmonologist for a full-time, fixed-term faculty position. The candidate will lead sleep medicine, supervise clinical procedures, and contribute to education and research within an esteemed pediatric department.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Family health insurance coverage without cost

150% retirement matching

Qualifications

• Eligible or certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine.
• License to practice medicine in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Lead pediatric sleep medicine clinics and serve as medical director for sleep laboratories.
• Teach and mentor pediatric pulmonology fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Participate in clinical trials and research opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Teaching

Education

Professional medical degree

Completion of a sleep medicine fellowship

Job description

Department:

Peds-Pulmonology - 412014

Posting Open Date:

01/23/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Open Rank Pediatric Sleep Pulmonologist

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005436

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

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.

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 health care 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 Division of Pediatric Pulmonology at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Children’s Hospital is seeking an individual to join a productive, premier academic practice. This is a full-time, fixed-term (clinician educator) faculty position. Rank will be determined at a level commensurate with the applicant’s experience and accomplishments.

This position will be based in Chapel Hill and will lead sleep medicine in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, including ambulatory pediatric sleep medicine clinics on the main campus and in Raleigh. They will be a key member of the multidisciplinary, nationally recognized Pediatric Airway Center.

In addition, the individual will serve as the medical director for sleep laboratories at our UNC regional Children’s campus in Wilmington and with our partner organization, Novant Health’s Charlotte. This network of children’s specialty care sites provides an opportunity for broad-based leadership and hybrid work flexibility since laboratory oversight and polysomnogram interpretations can be performed remotely. If desired, the individual will have opportunities to attend pediatric pulmonology clinics, inpatient service, and perform bronchoscopic procedures.

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine offers an exceptionally collaborative environment for the care of children with the full spectrum of pulmonary diseases, including cystic fibrosis, asthma, primary ciliary dyskinesia, interstitial lung diseases, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, lung and airway malformations, and other complex airway and respiratory diseases. The program has outstanding expertise in flexible bronchoscopy and facilities for other diagnostic testing. The clinical programs provide a multidisciplinary care approach and stress continuity of care through partnership with primary care providers.

The Division provides clinical care at the North Carolina Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina Children’s Specialty Clinic (Raleigh), Novant Health-University of North Carolina Children’s Hospital (Wilmington), and other sites in the state. In addition, strong basic and translational research programs provide opportunities to participate and lead clinical trials for innovative therapies through collaborative work within the institution and as part of national research networks.

Finally, the chosen applicant will be involved in the educational mission, teaching trainees, including pediatric pulmonology fellows, residents, medical students, other graduate students, and participate in other scholarly activities.

Salary will be highly competitive based on private and academic benchmarks. The benefits package is outstanding with family health insurance coverage without cost and 150% retirement matching.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

The position requires a professional medical degree, completion of a sleep medicine fellowship or other certification pathway. Applicants must be American Board of Sleep Medicine eligible or certified, and have a license to practice medicine in North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Fellowship training in pediatric pulmonology is preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.