Open Rank Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty position

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 9 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ; ;

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Microbiology and Immunology - 422501
Posting Open Date 03/23/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Open Rank Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty position
Appointment Type Open Rank
Vacancy ID FAC0004458
Full-time/Part-time Full Time
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 08/01/2023

Position Information


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 Department of Microbiology and Immunology seeks an Open Rank Tenure/Tenure Track faculty position. The Department of Microbiology and Immunology seeks a creative scientists working at the interface of host immunity and microbes, chronic disease and/or cancer. Investigators with programs emphasizing innate immunity and/or mucosal immunity are highly encouraged to apply. Female candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Doctoral degree required
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Doctoral degree with at least 2-3 years of postdoctoral research experience is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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.
Special Instructions
Please include in your application:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of research accomplishments and future plans
Statement of teaching interests and philosophy
Name and contact information for 4 or more references
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/252322

Department Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Susan Sarvis, 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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