Open Rank Pediatric Pulmonologist

Department: Peds-Pulmonology - 412014 Posting Open Date: 03/30/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Position Type: Permanent Faculty Working Title: Open Rank Pediatric Pulmonologist Appointment Type: Open Rank Vacancy ID: FAC0005869 Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location: North Carolina, US Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2026 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. 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 Division of Pediatric Pulmonology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Children’s Hospital seeks to fill a full‑time Open Rank appointment to advance our global research efforts in determining intrinsic and environmental factors that impact the health of the developing lungs in children worldwide, applying their investigative skills, tools, and technologies to improve diagnostics and treatment of pediatric respiratory diseases, especially in children from low‑and‑middle income nations. Research links and collaborations with the Marsico Lung Institute, Gillings School of Global Public Health, and Institute for Global Health and Infectious Disease, as well as collaborations with investigators outside of University of North Carolina will be strongly encouraged and supported. The ideal candidate to join this busy and productive academic program will have experience in international lung health initiatives. It is expected that he or she will have internal or external funding by the employment start date. In addition, active and effective mentoring of pediatric pulmonology and other clinical or research fellows is expected. The position will be based in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology, potentially with secondary appointments in collaborating departments. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements MD or MD/PhD trained and American Board of Pediatrics‑eligible or certified in Pediatric Pulmonology. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Candidate must have direct experience in pediatric pulmonary research and a publication track record in international pulmonary health. Position requires excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Applicants must have proven ability to analyze and integrate information from diverse disciplines, as well as a demonstrated ability to develop and advance new diagnostic and therapeutic concepts. Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill