Child Neurology

Overview

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. Chapel Hill offers diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

UNC-Chapel Hill provides full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Department Neurology - 411801

Posting Open Date 05/03/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Working Title Child Neurology - Open Rank

Appointment Type Open Rank

Vacancy FAC
0005060

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent

Hours Per Week 40

FTE 1

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience

Proposed Start Date 08/01/2024

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.

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division of Pediatric Neurology is seeking a BE/BC neurologist for experienced Assistant, Associate, and Professor level appointments with strong interest in clinical trials, research, and clinical service in Child Neurology to join our faculty. This position’s responsibilities include participation in ongoing robust pediatric neurology and neurodevelopmental clinical trials through the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities and the UNC Neurology Clinical Trials Unit.

This position is expected to allow the physician to grow and direct further clinical trials in pediatric cohorts within the investigator’s interest fields.

Our division is committed to clinical excellence, education, and research and is continuing to grow. UNC has competitive salaries and benefits, with excellent physician support and high job satisfaction. We provide opportunities for faculty career development including support for academics and research. We have a comprehensive epilepsy level IV section with multidisciplinary treatment approaches including epilepsy surgery, VNS and ketogenic diet.

Our program includes several internationally acclaimed programs such as the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, TEACCH Autism Program, North Carolina Neuroscience Center, UNC Center for AIDS research, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, among others. We also have a robust neurofibromatosis program, pediatric sleep medicine program and a growing SMA program, as well as a successful pediatric epilepsy program. We have a number of subspecialty clinics and research collaborations with our Pediatric Medicine and Child Psychiatry Centers.

We are developing additional new programs, e.g., neonatal neurology, pediatric stroke, and neurocritical care…