Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinical Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join a faculty and advanced practice team, focusing on clinical care and teaching across multiple UNC locations.

The position is full-time, with a fixed-term Clinical Assistant Professor rank, requiring pediatric GI subspecialty training and NC licensure. Strong endoscopic skills and a drive to develop a clinical program in pediatric obesity are preferred.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent required.
• BC/BE in Pediatric Gastroenterology required.
• Strong clinical care and teaching abilities expected.

Skills

Clinical care

Teaching

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

BC/BE in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Job description

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join 13 faculty and 5 advanced nurse practitioners in expanding the academic and clinical mission of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology. The position is on the fixed-term track at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank. This is a full-time, clinical focused position. The ideal candidate will have completed pediatric GI subspecialty training and hold a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in North Carolina. Candidates will have demonstrated excellence in clinical care and teaching. Strong clinical and endoscopic skills are required. The selected candidate must have a strong interest in general pediatric gastroenterology. We encourage exceptional individuals interested in growing a clinical program in pediatric obesity and advancing our research, education, and advocacy missions to apply. The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team consisting of a pediatric endocrinologist, a pediatric bariatric surgeon, a dietitian, a licensed social worker, and policy advocates. The candidate will work collaboratively with existing weight management programs and research investigators at UNC and Duke.

The practicing duties of this position will be held at the following locations:

• UNC Specialty Care at Sanford - 1301 Central Dr, Sanford, NC, 27330 (average of 2 days a week)
• UNC Children's Primary and Specialty Care at Carolina Pointe II - 6013 Farrington Road, Suite 201, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517 (average of 1.5 days a week)
• North Carolina Children's Hospital - 101 Manning Dr Ground Floor, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514 (average of 5-6 weeks on call per year, 4 hours of Fellows Clinic every 6 weeks, and 4 hours of endoscopy time weekly)

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• MD/DO or equivalent.
• BC/BE in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Formal training in clinical informatics and pediatric obesity is desirable.

Benefits

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Catherine Detwiller Schamma

Email: [e-mail]