Open Rank-Adolescent Medicine

Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and Qualifications 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 a faculty member to join the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (GPAM) at the University of North Carolina. This faculty position will focus on the delivery of outpatient clinical care to pediatric and adolescent populations with a primary emphasis on adolescent medicine and diagnostic consultation for complex cases. This is a flexible, up to 1.0 FTE, open-rank, fixed-term faculty appointment in the School of Medicine at UNC Chapel Hill. Clinical effort will primarily include a mix of the following: Outpatient Adolescent Medicine Provision of comprehensive primary and specialty care for adolescents, including management of complex psychosocial and medical needs Participation in multidisciplinary, team-based care models Pediatric Diagnostic Clinic Outpatient consultation and diagnostic evaluation for patients with complex, unclear, or multi-system conditions Collaboration with interdisciplinary specialists to support diagnostic clarification and care planning As a faculty member, this person will join a program that includes board‑certified general pediatricians, adolescent medicine specialists, nurse practitioners, and LCSWs. This position may involve the supervision of medical residents and advanced practice providers; a successful applicant will have a history demonstrating expertise in this set of skills. In addition to clinical programs, the division and institution have important research opportunities. Research interests in the division include the impact of social and contextual factors on health, childhood adversity, and health inequities. The Gillings School of Public Health and the Sheps Center for Health Services Research offer opportunities for broader pediatric and adolescent health research. The GPAM division is one of the largest divisions in the Department of Pediatrics and includes Adolescent Medicine, Primary Care, Complex & Diagnostic Care, and Child Abuse pediatrics. The division has a nationally known and productive research program and faculty in addition to a long record of teaching excellence. The Raleigh‑Durham‑Chapel Hill area of North Carolina is an attractive place to live and work with great climate, schools, and both mountains and beach within a day drive. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements M.D. or equivalent; Board certified/eligible in Pediatrics. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Clinical experience or training in primary care. Experience in medical education and/or contributions to academic scholarship. 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 Optional Documents Cover Letter #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill