Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION

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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The Department of Surgery at The University of North Carolina is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Division Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery. Candidates will be expected to have demonstrated excellence in clinical practice, teaching and research, as evidence by experience, outcomes and references. The candidate must have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment. This is an Open Rank, Open Track, 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE Academic appointment that will be offered to commensurate with the candidate's experience.

The incoming Chief will be responsible for partnering with the Chairperson of Surgery to promote collegial work environment that enhances clinical growth and academic development while advancing research activities consistent with the growth of clinical programs. The selected candidate will be a strategic leader who will promote a strong culture of institutional stewardship throughout UNC Healthy Systems, including a strong commitment to effective business operations. The Department of Surgery offers potential candidates a uniquely supportive practice environment with an emphasis on quality of patient care, research, teaching, individual career development, and collegiality among faculty members. This is an attractive opportunity to grow the significant investment UNC is making in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Prospective candidates must have an MD degree, have completed a cardiothoracic surgery residency and fellowship program, obtained current ABTS certification in cardiothoracic surgery and have a current North Carolina Medical License by the agreed upon start date. Experience with OPCAB/minimally invasive techniques, heart and lung transplantation and ventricular assist devices is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

The successful applicant will have primary focus in acquired heart disease, with special interest in myocardial revascularization and valve surgery.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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