Adolescent Medicine Specialist

Posting Information Department: General Pediatrics - 412009 Posting Open Date: 04/30/2026 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled: Yes Position Type: Permanent Faculty Working Title: Adolescent Medicine Specialist Appointment Type: Open Rank Vacancy ID: FAC0005899 Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location: North Carolina, US Qualifications Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and Qualifications Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2026 Position Information 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. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. 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 Pediatrics seeks to hire an Adolescent Medicine physician to join the Adolescent Medicine Section in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine ( GPAM ) at the University of North Carolina. Applicants should be board-certified or board-eligible in Adolescent Medicine. This position is an open-rank, open track faculty position appointed in the School of Medicine at UNC Chapel Hill. As a faculty member, this individual will join a section that includes board certified Adolescent Medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, LCSWs, and other pediatricians with interest in adolescent health. This individual will provide outpatient care at Raleigh and/or Chapel Hill clinical settings. Inpatient consultative care is delivered on an as-needed basis with plans for expansion as the section grows. Additionally, the Adolescent Medicine section includes opportunities to provide medical care at youth detention centers and a youth psychiatric inpatient facility. Members of the section also collaborate in a Hematology-Adolescent Medicine clinic to provide reproductive healthcare for patients with possible bleeding disorders and other hematologic issues; and with the UNC Center for Excellence for Eating Disorders, housed in the department of Psychiatry. There are also opportunities to expand to other outpatient specialty collaborative clinics. In addition to clinical programs, the GPAM division has a nationally known and productive research program and faculty, in addition to a long record of teaching excellence. GPAM’s division-wide research areas include the impact of social and contextual factors on health, childhood adversity, and health inequities. Research interests in the Adolescent Medicine section include evaluation of the impact of telehealth services on adolescent consent and confidentiality, use of adolescent-friendly decision-making tools related to contraceptive options, evaluation of factors impacting reproductive health autonomy in adolescents, global health and HIV prevention, and eating disorders quality improvement and treatment outcomes. The Gillings School of Public Health and the Sheps Center for Health Services Research also offer opportunities for broader adolescent health research. Faculty may also have medical education efforts, such as medical student and resident teaching, curriculum oversight, and rotation supervision. The GPAM division is one of the largest divisions in the Department of Pediatrics and in addition to Adolescent Medicine includes Primary Care and Child Maltreatment. The Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina is an attractive, vibrant, and family-friendly place to live and work with great quality of life, job markets, schools, and climate with both the mountains and the beach only a few hours away. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements M.D. or equivalent. Fellowship-trained and Board certified/eligible in Adolescent Medicine. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Experience in medical education and/or contributions to academic scholarship. Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Quick Link Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title: Rollyn Ornstein Department Contact Telephone or Email: View email address on click.appcast.io 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill