Open Rank
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Medicine-Hematology - 411490

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Open Rank

Appointment Type:

Open Rank

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005140

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

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 Division of Hematology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking candidates with a clinical interest in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or Richter's transformation to join the faculty in the Department of Medicine. Candidates should have a specific interest in conducting and leading clinical and/or translational research studies in patients with CLL or Richter's transformation. Rank and track will be commensurate with experience.
Job responsibilities may include the following:
Research or scholarship: There will be an expectation of high-quality clinical and/or translational research for patients with CLL that will lead to scholarship.
Clinical: The candidate will provide specialized care for patients with CLL or Richter's transformation in an outpatient setting and serve as an attending physician on the inpatient malignant hematology service at the North Carolina Basnight Cancer Hospital at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Teaching and mentorship: There will be an expectation of teaching and mentoring for hematology/oncology fellows, residents, and medical students.
As this is an open rank posting, academic rank and track will be determined by the candidate's experience and achievements. This position can be fixed term, tenure track or variable track.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent degree. Applicant should be Board eligible in Hematology and/or Oncology.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Ideal candidates will have significant experience in malignant hematology specifically CLL, and a strong interest and background in clinical or translational research. The ideal candidate will possess or be enrolled in a Masters in Clinical Research (or equivalent) degree program.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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