Oculoplastic​/Orbital Surgeon; Faculty

Position Details

Department: Ophthalmology - 413201

Posting Open Date: 07/01/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Oculoplastic/Orbital Surgeon (Open Rank Faculty)

Appointment Type: Open Rank

Vacancy : FAC
0005555

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: Dependent on Qualifications

Proposed

Start Date:

09/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel! Aglobal 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 opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve by providing leadership and excellence in patient care, education and research. We promote health and provide superb clinical care, reduce health disparities, prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers, and support outstanding health sciences research programs and collaboration across disciplines.

The Department of Ophthalmology at UNC – Chapel Hill is seeking a full-time open rank oculoplastic/orbital surgeon. Academic rank and salary are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

MD or DO required. Candidates should have completed a 12-24 month post-residency fellowship training in oculoplastic/orbital surgery. Requirements include graduation from an approved ophthalmic residency training program and satisfactory completion of a fellowship. Board certification or eligibility, and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina is required. Excellent training in surgery of the orbit is necessary.

The successful candidate must have excellent clinical & surgical skills, ophthalmic ultrasound experience, and a strong commitment to teaching and demonstrate an ongoing interest in clinical and/or basic science research.

On-call occasionally;
Involves patient care.

Not Applicable.

NOTE: FTE is negotiable between 0.5 – 1.0 FTE. Position will also perform work occasionally at the Fayetteville VA.

Anyone wishing to be considered for the position should submit a formal application at the following link in addition to a full CV, cover letter, and list of 3-5 professional contacts who may be reached to provide a written letter of reference for candidacy.