Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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.

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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.

The Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina is a nationally recognized leader in surgical excellence, education, and research. With 486 dedicated members, including 91 trainees, 44 advanced practice providers (APPs), 97 faculty, 111 staff, and 143 adjunct faculty, the department is committed to delivering outstanding care across a wide spectrum of surgical disciplines. The department recently celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art surgical hospital and a new CVTICU, further enhancing its commitment to providing the highest quality of care.

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, one of nine clinical divisions within the department, is at the forefront of advancing surgical care for adult cardiac, congenital cardiac, and thoracic conditions. The division comprises 10 faculty members, 8 APPs, and 6 integrated residents who work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. The Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery is particularly distinguished for its expertise in treating a wide variety of cardiac conditions, including complex valve disease, aortic surgery, cardiac transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. Faculty in the division are deeply engaged in both innovative clinical programs and the training of future leaders in cardiothoracic surgery.

The Department is seeking applications for a board eligible/board certified full-time academic cardiac surgeon to join our Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. This position is being recruited as an open-rank, open-track appointment at an FTE between 0.5 FTE and 1.0 FTE. The appointment may also be offered as a fixed-term track or tenure/tenure track appointment. Academic appointment will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. The faculty member will be expected to perform clinical and research duties, along with the academic responsibilities of an educational institution.

Responsibilities will include surgical management of heart failure, cardiac transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, aortic and coronary artery surgery, surgical and transcatheter management of valvular disease. Other responsibilities will include teaching residents and students and conducting research commensurate with their academic rank. Candidates will be expected to have demonstrated a commitment to the educational mission and an attitude of teamwork and collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants with complementary skills to existing faculty such as academic experience in clinical outcomes, quality and safety, health services, education, ethics, or informatics or clinical expertise in heart failure, transplant, or minimally invasive approaches are strongly encouraged to apply.

MD, Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiac Surgeon. Previous experience as an academic surgeon is required.

The successful candidate will be team-oriented and have the ability to interact well with colleagues inside and out of the Division.

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 facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

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.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.