Medical Oncologist

Department:

OBGYN-GYN Oncology - 412430

Posting Open Date:

11/27/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

UNC Gynecologic Oncologist

Appointment Type:

Open Rank

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005382

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with Experience

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2026

Be a Tar Heel!:

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.
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top‑ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top‑ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team‑oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

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

Position Summary:

The UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Gynecologic Oncologist interested in a career in academic medicine. This is a full‑time, tenure track or variable track faculty position. The appointment rank and track will be commensurate with the chosen candidate’s experience and qualifications. Responsibilities for this position include comprehensive care of patients (outpatient, inpatient and surgery), education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and participation in the division’s research mission. Patients include women with gynecologic cancers, cervical and vulvar dysplasia, and those with increased risk of developing gynecologic malignancies and benign complex gynecologic pathologies.

The UNC Division of Gynecologic Oncology currently consists of 9 physicians, 3 advanced practice providers, 6 nurse navigators, and 6 fellows in training. Our Division members provide patient care at Rex Hospital (Raleigh, NC), Cone Hospital (Greensboro, NC), and UNC Hospitals (Chapel Hill, NC). The clinical assignment of this faculty will be at UNC Hospital with a second assignment at either REX Hospital or Cone Health Hospital, but not all three. This position will share night and weekend call with other providers.

We are seeking a faculty member with a record of excellence as a clinician.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Completion of a 4‑year ACGME residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology and an ABOG approved 3‑year fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology are required, in addition to experience working as a gynecologic oncologist in an academic setting.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Minimally invasive surgery experience is expected.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

To apply electronically, go to .
Please upload a cover letter describing your experience and interest in this position, an updated Curriculum Vitae, and a list of four professional references. The cover letter should be addressed to:

John Boggess, MD
Professor & Search Committee Chair, UNC Department of OB‑GYN
Division Director of Gynecologic Oncology
3009 Old Clinic Bldg./CB# 7570
Chapel Hill, NC 27599‑7570 #J-18808-Ljbffr