Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon

Position Details

• Title
  :edic Sports Surgeon
• Institution
  :
  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Department
  :
  Orthopaedics – Sports Medicine
• Vacancy : FAC
  0005721
• Open Date
  : 11/05/2025
• Open Until Filled
  :
  Yes
• Position Type
  :
  Permanent Faculty, Open Rank
• Appointment Type
  :
  Full Time, Permanent
• Hours/Week
  : 40
• FTE
  : 1.0
• Location
  :
  North Carolina, US
• Proposed Start Date
  : 02/02/2026
• Faculty Rank
  :
  Open Rank (commensurate with experience)

The Department of Orthopaedics at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (UNC) is seeking a full-time board certified/eligible academic orthopaedic sports surgeon to join its team. The ideal candidate will also have expertise/strong interest in shoulder, hip, elbow, and the knee, including advanced cartilage restoration, osteotomies, and multi‑ligament injuries of the knee. Arthroplasty of the knee would be a bonus.

This position is at the flagship academic medical center of a statewide health care system that includes 13 hospitals and more than 5,000 affiliated providers.

The candidate will hold an academic appointment (open rank – commensurate with experience) and will be expected to teach orthopaedic residents/fellows and be actively engaged in scholarship and research. They will also be part of the Orthopaedic team and a robust Primary Care Sports team that helps care for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill athletes and coverage of the athletic program.

The orthopaedic surgeon will be engaged in the development of a robust academic program. They will participate in a clinical program that serves the academic medical center, community practices and the wider healthcare system that spans the state of North Carolina. They will provide the highest quality of patient care while creating an academic environment that is positive and inclusive for faculty and learners.

• Teach orthopaedic residents and fellows
• Conduct academic scholarship and research projects
• Provide patient care as part of the Orthopaedic team and Primary Care Sports team
• Develop and strengthen the academic program within the department
• Participate in clinical services across the academic medical center, community practices, and the statewide health system
• Maintain the highest quality of patient care and promote an inclusive learning environment

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
• License to practice in the State of North Carolina
• Able to obtain licensure in the State of North Carolina

• Strong interest in complex knee conditions
• Expertise in shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, and advanced cartilage restoration
• Experience with osteotomies and multi‑ligament knee injuries
• Background in arthroplasty of the knee is a bonus

UNC-Chapel Hill offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid leave, health, life, and retirement plans, as well as additional programs supporting a healthy work/life balance. Employees enjoy professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development, lifelong learning, and exclusive perks such as discounts on dining, entertainment, childcare, and campus events.