Distinguished Professor and Chair - Neurosurgery

Posting Information

Working Title: Distinguished Professor and Chair – Neurosurgery

Department: Med Ad‑Deans Office – 420104

Posting Open Date: 01/09/2026

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled:
Yes

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Appointment Type: Tenured / Tenure Track

Vacancy : FAC
0005786

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:

07/01/2026

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is a global leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service, consistently ranking among the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts, and top athletic programs, UNC provides an ideal environment for teaching, work, and learning.

Chapel Hill offers diverse social, cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities. UNC employees enjoy professional training opportunities, exclusive perks, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave and various health, life, and retirement plans, supporting a healthy work/life balance.

Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others we serve through leadership and excellence in patient care, education, and research.

The University seeks a nationally recognized academic leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. The ideal candidate is an accomplished neurosurgeon with exceptional clinical expertise, a strong record in education and research, and proven leadership skills to inspire, mentor, and develop faculty and staff while advancing the department’s growth and global reputation. Candidates should demonstrate success in fostering collaborative clinical programs, educational innovation, research enterprise development, team building, and community engagement.

UNC Neurosurgery is committed to leading, teaching, and caring. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates with specialists in neurology, oncology, otolaryngology, radiology, and radiation oncology to provide comprehensive care. Clinical services include treatment for aneurysms and cerebrovascular disease, brain tumors, epilepsy and functional neurosurgery, spine and head trauma, hydrocephalus, pituitary and skull base surgery, spinal neurosurgery, and pediatric and fetal neurosurgery.

Recent growth includes recruitment of surgeon‑scientists, master clinicians, and a talented medical illustration team. The department has opened a new outpatient center at the ACC and introduced advanced technologies such as LITT, robotics, and high/low‑intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU/LIFU). New programs include peripheral nerve and spinal oncology. Research funding reached $2.52M in grants and $2.95M in philanthropic support, and rankings have improved in Blue Ridge and U.S. News & World Report.

UNC Neurosurgery provides advanced adult services in Chapel Hill and pediatric clinics in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Wilmington. Facilities include a state‑of‑the‑art spine and imaging center and a 22‑bed neuroscience ICU. The department emphasizes team science, partnering with UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Biomedical Research Imaging Center, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Gillings School of Global Public Health, and the Matthew Gfeller Sport‑Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center, as well as national collaborators.

We offer a forward‑thinking residency program, accepting two residents annually for a seven‑year curriculum covering all major subspecialties. Trainees have access to a surgical simulation lab and may pursue an intra‑residency UNC master’s degree in research.

The Chair will oversee all aspects of the department, including clinical care, research, education, and fiscal management, aligning with the strategic goals of UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health. Chairs collaborate weekly to advance the School’s mission. This position is at the level of tenured Professor with an…