Open Rank

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: about 23 hours ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 11 May 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Medicine-Hematology - 411490
Posting Open Date 04/12/2024
Application Deadline 05/11/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Open Rank
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0005035
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 10/01/2024

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
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 UNC Department of Medicine and Blood Research Center seek exceptional candidates for a fixed-term position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology. The successful candidate will be a creative scientist focusing on translational or basic research in sickle cell disease. This position will complement the established research programs in the UNC Blood Research Center, a multi-disciplinary research unit composed of faculty from a variety of different UNC School of Medicine Departments, including faculty from the Departments of Medicine, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Biochemistry and Biophysics. Ideally, candidates will also integrate with existing nephrology research activities and interests within the UNC Kidney Center focused on sickle cell nephropathy, iron metabolism and anemia amongst others. Appointment and rank in the department will be determined by the applicant’s qualifications. There are opportunities for teaching in the School of Medicine and the Graduate School.
 As this is an open rank posting, the candidate hired into this position could be hired into a fixed term faculty appointment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD, MD/PhD, or DVM/PhD degree.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Candidates with interest and expertise in sickle cell disease and molecular mechanisms of sickle cell-associated vascular disease with an emphasis on nephropathy will be prioritized. Applicants should have a strong record of recent accomplishments as a post-doctoral fellow or sustained productivity as an established faculty member.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Please upload the names and contact information for four (4) references.
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Department Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Shelby Abbott-Lunsford, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
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 [email protected].
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 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.

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