Plastic Surgeon

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Health, life and retirement plans

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) invites applications for a full-time academic plastic surgeon in the Division of Plastic Surgery. The role centers on general plastic surgery with a strong emphasis on breast reconstruction and related procedures.

Fellowship training is encouraged but not required. The position includes clinical call coverage and opportunities for education, mentoring, and scholarly activity within a collegial, interdisciplinary team at UNC Chapel Hill.

Qualifications

• ACGME-accredited residency in plastic surgery.
• Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or in the process of seeking certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide general plastic surgery services with emphasis on breast.
• Participate in call coverage for the general reconstructive surgery practice, as well as hand and/or facial trauma call.
• Engage in education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Pursue research activities in clinical outcomes, health services, education, or related areas.

Skills

Team-oriented

Interprofessional collaboration

Leadership

Education

ACGME-accredited residency in plastic surgery

Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (or in process)

Job description

Posting Information

Department Surgery - Plastic Reconstruct - 414030

Posting Open Date 07/09/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Working Title Plastic Surgeon

Appointment Type Open Rank

Vacancy ID FAC0006018

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week 40

FTE 1

Position Location North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date 10/19/2026

Position Information

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

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 Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time academic plastic surgeon to join our Division of Plastic Surgery. The Division of Plastic Surgery is among 9 clinical Divisions in the Department of Surgery. The Division currently includes 7 faculty members that provide a broad array of clinical services in order to provide the highest quality care for plastic surgery patients including oncologic reconstruction, gender affirming care, trauma (including facial and hand trauma), microvascular reconstruction, aesthetic and craniofacial procedures.

The clinical focus for this position is general plastic surgery, with an emphasis on breast. Fellowship-trained applicants are encouraged to apply, but completion of a fellowship is not a requirement for this position. Other opportunites in general plastic surgery, including gender affirming care, microsurgical and post traumatic reconstruction are available. The clinical position includes call coverage for the general reconstructive surgery practice, as well as hand and/or facial trauma call.

Faculty members within the Division of Plastic Surgery should be committed to all three missions of the department and School of Medicine, including the clinical, education, and research missions. Faculty members are expected to regularly participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. An interest in any one of a broad array of research interests is desirable, including but not limited to clinical, outcomes, health services, basic science, translational, ethics, education, or global surgery research. Faculty members must be committed to delivering high quality clinical care that is of value to the patients of UNC . Selected candidate must be team-oriented and have the ability to interact well with colleagues inside and out of the Division.

This position is being recruited as an open-rank, open-track appointment between 0.5 FTE and 1.0 FTE . Individuals who exhibit exceptional skills and achievements may be considered for a leadership position within the department of surgery. Leadership roles are not guaranteed and are dependent upon the current needs of our surgical programs.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Candidates who have finished or will be completing an ACGME -accredited residency in plastic surgery. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, or in the process of seeking certification.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

The ideal applicant will have an interest in and proficiency in general plastic surgery procedures with a special interest in oncologic reconstruction. Applicants with research experience in clinical outcomes, quality and safety, health services, education, ethics, informatics, or basic science/translational research are strongly encouraged to apply.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

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.