Neuro-Ophthalmologist (Open Rank - Permanent Faculty) - Chapel Hill, United States - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Description

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


NOTE:
THIS POSITION IS OPEN FOR A CANDIDATE SEEKING FULL- OR PART-TIME STATUS. FTE IS NEGOTIABLE.

The Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, invites applications for an open-rank fixed term neuro-ophthalmologist subspecialist position.

Responsibilities include outpatient care, an interest in clinical and/or bench research, and resident and medical student teaching and supervision. The position will serve patients at the UNC Kittner Eye Center, located 2226 Nelson Hwy, Ste. 200, Chapel Hill, NC. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

An M.D. is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Prerequisites include successful graduation from an ophthalmology or neurology residency training program, a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology, and demonstration of excellence in training activities.

Qualifications include board certification or eligibility, and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Individuals wishing to be considered must submit a formal application online at the following link: Please include a CV, cover letter, and a list of contact information for at least 3 professional colleagues who may be contacted to provide a professional reference.

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