Posting Information
Posting Information
Department | Med-Infectious Diseases - 411460 |
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Posting Open Date | 10/07/2022 |
Application Deadline | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Position Type | Permanent Faculty |
Working Title | Fixed-Term Open Rank Faculty |
Appointment Type | Fixed Term Faculty |
Vacancy ID | FAC0004253 |
Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Permanent |
Hours per week | 40 |
FTE | 1 |
Position Location | North Carolina, US |
Hiring Range | Commensurate upon qualifications |
Proposed Start Date | 02/01/2022 |
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel! | |
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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 Division of Infectious Diseases at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine is seeking a qualified, general ID physician to join our academic program. This fixed-term, open-rank position is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, engaged physician to become a part of our expanding clinical practice at UNC Medical Center. This position also offers the possibility of research, teaching, and antimicrobial stewardship opportunities, based on interest and experience. Responsibilities: * General ID consultations at UNC Medical Center and UNC Hospitals’ Hillsborough Campus, with an average census of approximately 15-20 adult medical, surgical, and/or behavioral health inpatients * Participation with ambulatory and inpatient e-consult and/or tele-ID consult requests * Occasional supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows in inpatient and ambulatory settings * Assisting clinical leadership with quality improvement efforts for our inpatient consultation services * Participation in weekly ID case conferences and grand rounds We will provide: * Faculty appointment at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine, commensurate with experience * Competitive compensation and benefits * Professional liability coverage About UNC Medical Center & UNC Hospitals’ Hillsborough Campus: UNC Medical Center is a 905-bed, tertiary/quaternary-care facility comprising NC Memorial Hospital (adult med/surg), NC Children’s Hospital, NC Women’s Hospital, NC Neurosciences Hospital, and NC Cancer Hospital. In spring 2024, a state-of-the-art Surgical Tower will open on the same campus, expanding the number of surgical observation, step-down, and ICU-rated beds at our facility by 56%. UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus, located approximately 20 minutes away from UNC Medical Center by car, has an additional 163 med/surg beds, including dedicated acute inpatient rehabilitation floors and a small, open ICU. UNC Hillsborough is considered part of UNC Medical Center. Ambulatory sessions take place exclusively in the ID Clinic at UNC Eastowne Medical Office Building, a 6-story facility that opened in April 2021. Located a short drive from UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, the building has laboratory, radiology, and infusion services co-located on site. The ID Clinic is home to a busy OPAT program as well as comprehensive adult HIV care services funded through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. About the UNC Division of Infectious Diseases: The Division is home to more than 60 clinical and research faculty, many of whom have joint appointments in UNC’s schools of pharmacy and public health. We have had an ACGME-accredited fellowship program since 1980, with a mission of training the next generation of clinicians, public health practitioners, and investigators in the field. Although most of the Division’s research activities center around HIV treatment and prevention, we also have a highly esteemed tropical medicine and malariology group and global experts in coronavirus research, infection prevention and hospital epidemiology, and sexually transmitted infections. About Our Area: Chapel Hill is a quintessential college town located in central North Carolina, roughly equidistant from Durham, a historic heart of Black culture in the state, and Raleigh, the state capital. These three cities constitute the Triangle, a rapidly growing area of the US with excellent public and private grade schools, a vibrant cultural and arts community, world-class higher education, a highly rated international airport with regular flights to Canada and Europe, and both mountains and beaches within several hours’ drive. The Research Triangle Park (RTP), located between Durham and Raleigh, has long been a draw for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and computer science companies which benefit from access to young, highly trained graduates from area universities. The Triangle area is a great place to live and work! |
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | * Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) * Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in ID (by the anticipated start date) * Board certified or board eligible in ID * Eligibility for medical licensure in North Carolina * Authorization to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship |
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | * Interest in the management of perioperative infections is highly desirable * Familiarity with the Epic EMR is desirable * Familiarity with or experience leading quality improvement initiatives is desirable * Experience with inpatient telemedicine services is desirable * Fluency in Spanish is helpful, but not required |
Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
Special Instructions | |
Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/241667 |
Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title | Diane Hunter |
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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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