Podiatrist

Posting Information

• Department: Surgery - Vascular - 414060
• Posting Open Date: 10/27/2025
• Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Position Type: Permanent Faculty
• Working Title: Podiatrist
• Appointment Type: Open Rank
• Vacancy : FAC
  0005706
• Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week: 40
• FTE: 1
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Proposed
  
  Start Date:
  
  01/26/2026

The Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina is inviting applications for a full‑time academic podiatrist to assume the role of Podiatry Section Chief within our Division of Vascular Surgery. As one of nine clinical divisions in the Department, the Division of Vascular Surgery is comprised of 12 faculty members who deliver comprehensive clinical services to provide exemplary care for patients with lower extremity wounds and podiatric needs.

This position is offered as an Open Rank, Open Track Academic appointment (0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE), with rank and track determined by the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The Section Chief will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and administrative direction for the Podiatry Section. This leadership role integrates patient care with administrative responsibilities, promoting the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based podiatric care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including vascular surgery, orthopedics, wound care, endocrinology, infectious disease, and primary care to optimize outcomes for patients with complex foot and ankle disorders, diabetic limb salvage needs, and wound care challenges. Faculty in the Division are expected to embrace all three missions of the department and school of medicine: clinical care, education, and research.

The incumbent will lead clinical and administrative operations of the Podiatry Section, with a principal focus on advancing our multidisciplinary Limb Salvage Program. Responsibilities include oversight of all aspects of podiatric care, encompassing both surgical and non‑surgical management of foot and ankle pathology, diabetic wound care, and limb preservation strategies. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Research engagement is highly encouraged.

• DPM, MD, or equivalent foreign degree.
• Board Certified/Board eligible in Podiatric Surgery.
• Current North Carolina Medical License or eligibility for application.

• Experience in diabetic foot care, wound management, surgical procedures, and collaborative care within a team environment.
• Experience in ankle management, general podiatry, and podiatric surgery.
• Previous roles as a department director or residency director.
• Research experience in clinical outcomes, quality assessment, health services research, basic science, translational research, or podiatric medicine and surgery.
• Experience in wound care and limb salvage.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Elizabeth Hubbard, HR Consultant

Email: .edu

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Please note:

The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.