Pediatric Endocrinology Clinical Assistant Professor

Pediatric Endocrinology Clinical Assistant Professor

Working Title Pediatric Endocrinology Clinical Assistant Professor

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

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 Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in partnership with the North Carolina Children’s Hospital, is seeking a Pediatric Endocrinologist to support the Division’s clinical and academic missions. This appointment is for a Clinical Assistant Professor, fixed term, 1.0 FTE, with compensation and responsibilities commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

North Carolina Children’s Hospital is a leading academic medical center dedicated to delivering family-centered care through excellence in clinical care, advocacy, research, and education. The hospital is consistently ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, and the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology is accredited by the American Diabetes Association.

The faculty member will report directly to the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and join a well-established, multidisciplinary team, including board-certified pediatric endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, a clinical pharmacist, pediatric endocrinology fellows, pediatric residents, Certified Diabetes Educators, nutritionists, and nurses. Together, the team provides comprehensive care for children with endocrine and diabetes-related conditions.

Clinical responsibilities will include both inpatient and outpatient care of children with diabetes and other endocrine disorders. Outpatient clinics are located at UNC Children’s Specialty Clinics in Chapel Hill and Raleigh, NC, with regional care responsibilities as needed. In addition, faculty are expected to participate in scholarly activities, including quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and medical education.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

The successful candidate will be MD or MD/PhD educated and board certified/eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology.

Preferred Qualifications , Competencies, and

Experience:

Academic and clinical interest in Pediatric Endocrinology.

Contact Information:

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at  or send an email to facultyrecruitment.

Please note:

The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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