Neuro-Oncology Faculty

Department Neurology - 411801 Posting Open Date 03/03/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Neuro-Oncology Faculty Appointment Type Open Rank Vacancy ID

FAC0005838

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026 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 UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Neurology and Department of Neurosurgery seek a full‑time faculty member to join the Neuro‑Oncology program. Ideal candidates will be fellowship trained in Neuro‑Oncology or have similar experience in the care of brain tumor patients. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) first designated the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1990. UNC is one of only 40 Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide, and UNC Lineberger is the only public Comprehensive Cancer Center in North Carolina to have this designation. UNC Lineberger has been rated ‘exceptional’ by the NCI in its most recent reviews. The opportunities for both clinical practice and research are extensive and also leverage the excellence and proximity of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Gillings School of Global Public Health. UNC Lineberger is the academic home to the cancer programs, the clinical home is the North Carolina Cancer Hospital, a 320,000 square‑foot dedicated cancer hospital opened in 2009 and across the street from UNC Lineberger. UNC Lineberger physicians have been offering multidisciplinary, patient‑centered care for more than a quarter century, giving patients the benefit of medical and patient support specialists in one place, often in one visit. UNC’s system has been used as a model by other cancer centers and oncology programs across the nation. The Neuro‑Oncology program boasts an established clinical practice comprised of a neuro‑oncologist, neurosurgeons with special expertise and interest in brain tumors, dedicated radiation oncology physicians with research and clinical expertise in fractionated and stereotactic radiosurgery, and a growing medical neuro‑oncology practice working closely within this multidisciplinary structure. There is a robust clinical trials portfolio, a centralized clinical trials office providing broad research support, and access to the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements An M.D. is required for this position. Candidates should be board eligible or board certified in Neurology. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Ideal candidates will be fellowship trained in Neuro‑Oncology or have similar experience in the care of brain tumor patients. Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill