Neurotologist (Open Rank)

Posting Information

Posting Information
Department
Otolaryngology (Ent) - 414401

Posting Open Date
04/01/2026

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Type
Permanent Faculty

Working Title
Neurotologist (Open Rank)

Appointment Type
Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID
FAC0005868

Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week
40

FTE
1

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Proposed Start Date
07/01/2026

Position Information
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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 UNC School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a fellowship-trained Neurotologist to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This full-time faculty position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both clinical excellence and research innovation, with an anticipated 50:50 split between patient care and dedicated research time. This is a tenure/tenure-track open rank recruitment; academic rank will be awarded at the level commensurate with experience.

Clinical responsibilities will include the diagnosis and management of complex otologic and lateral skull base disorders, including hearing loss, vestibular dysfunction, chronic ear disease, acoustic neuromas, and other tumors of the cerebellopontine angle. The candidate should have a strong interest in cochlear implantation and outcomes research and will be expected to contribute to ongoing research initiatives in this area. It is anticipated the candidate will apply and successfully obtain extramural funding to complement the research portion of their salary.

The position also includes opportunities for teaching and mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students, as well as participating in multidisciplinary care teams and academic collaborations across the UNC Health system.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Candidates must have an M.D., D.O., or equivalent.
• Graduate of ACGME-approved Neurotology fellowship
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine within the state of North Carolina.
• Board certified in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery.
• Board eligible or board subspecialty certified in Neurotology

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Background in cochlear implants outcome research.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
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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.