Obstetric Anesthesiologist

Posting Information

Department OB Anesthesia - 413604

Posting Open Date 11/03/2025

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Working Title Obstetric Anesthesiologist

Appointment Type Open Rank

Vacancy ID FAC0005717

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week 40

FTE 1

Position Location North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date 06/01/2026

Position Information

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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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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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a fellowship-trained Obstetric Anesthesiologist (open rank) dedicated to outstanding clinical care, education, and academic excellence. UNC Hospitals, located on the main UNC campus in Chapel Hill, NC, is a premier academic medical center providing comprehensive tertiary and quaternary care. Our main campus serves as a Level I Trauma Center, Level IV Maternal Care Center, and is home to a Level IV NICU.

The Division of Obstetric Anesthesia is a dynamic group of nine fellowship-trained faculty who provide care for a diverse and complex patient population. Our division supports an ACGME-accredited fellowship program with one fellow per year and participates actively in resident and medical student education. UNC performs more than 4,400 deliveries annually, including a large proportion of high-risk maternal and fetal cases such as maternal cardiac disease, placenta accreta spectrum disorders, and a wide range of hematologic and neurologic conditions. We also care for patients with sickle cell disease and other complex comorbidities.

Our team collaborates closely with Maternal-Fetal Medicine colleagues in managing advanced perinatal care, including a robust fetal surgery program performing procedures such as open neural tube defect repair, fetoscopic interventions for twin-twin transfusion syndrome, and other advanced fetal procedures. We seek to expand our team with a fellowship-trained anesthesiologist who shares our commitment to clinical excellence, innovative teaching, and multidisciplinary collaboration in the care of high‑risk obstetric patients. The physician will be a member of the faculty practice and there are opportunities for scholarly contribution and development.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a medical degree (MD, DO or equivalent). Must have completed an ACGME accredited Anesthesiology Residency program and be ABA certified or eligible. Completion of an ACGME accredited Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship is required. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

We seek candidates with a strong interest in academic medicine and a commitment to teaching graduate‑level learners, including medical students, residents, and fellows. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical care, education, and scholarship. Applicants should be comfortable providing care independently as well as within a collaborative care team model that includes supervising fellows, residents, CRNAs, CAAs, and working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.