Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinical Assistant Professor

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites a Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our Division as a Clinical Assistant Professor on a fixed-term track. This is a full-time clinical role with responsibilities in patient care, teaching and program development.

Ideal candidates have completed pediatric GI subspecialty training and hold a valid North Carolina medical license. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and involvement in obesity and weight-management initiatives are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The position is full-time with a clinical focus in pediatric gastroenterology.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and participate in teaching.
• Provide endoscopic and clinical care and contribute to research and education.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

BC/BE in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Peds-Gastroenterology - 412008

Posting Open Date

05/11/2026

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Type

Permanent Faculty

Working Title

Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinical Assistant Professor

Appointment Type

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID

FAC0005919

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

40

FTE

1

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Proposed Start Date

09/01/2026

Position Information

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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.

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

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

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

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 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 (Weight Management Services UNC Hospitals Chapel Hill, NC; UNC Weight Management Program at Family Medicine – UNC Weight Management Program) 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.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/318218

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title

Catherine Detwiller Schamma

Department Contact Telephone or Email

[e-mail]

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail]. 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.