Cornea & External Disease (Open Rank Faculty)

Cornea & External Disease (Open Rank Faculty) Please see Special Instructions for more details. Individuals wishing to be considered must submit a formal application at the UNC Jobsite at the following link: In addition to a formal application, candidates must submit a CV, cover letter, and list of at least 3 individuals (to include contact information and email address) who may be contacted to provide a professional reference. Posting Information Department Ophthalmology - 413201 Posting Open Date: 03/20/2026 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Yes Position Type: Permanent Faculty Working Title: Cornea & External Disease (Open Rank Faculty) 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. Position Summary The Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accepting applications for a full-time, fixed-term faculty position in Cornea and External Disease. Responsibilities include patient surgical and medical care of cornea/external diseases, providing high quality resident and medical student training, and participation in clinical and/or basic research. Academic rank and salary will be based on experience and credentials. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements MD required. Selected candidate must be fellowship trained in corneal & external diseases, and have successfully completed a fully accredited residency‑training program in ophthalmology. North Carolina licensure or eligibility is required to finalize appointment. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Prior experience in academic medical setting. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Special Instructions Individuals wishing to be considered must submit a formal application at the UNC Jobsite at the following link: In addition to a formal application, candidates must submit a CV, cover letter, and list of at least 3 individuals (to include contact information and email address) who may be contacted to provide a professional reference. Academic Personnel Office 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents None specified. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill