Oculoplastic​/Orbital Surgeon; Faculty

Working Title

Oculoplastic/Orbital Surgeon (Open Rank Faculty)

Ophthalmology - 413201

Permanent Faculty

North Carolina, US

Post Open Date: 07/01/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes

Open Rank

09/01/2025

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.

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 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 prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team‑oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research
:
We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

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 for this position 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.