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Department
Surgery - Burn Center - 414005
Posting Open Date
05/14/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Burn Surgeon
Appointment Type
Open Rank
Vacancy ID
FAC0005926
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours Per Week
40
Fte
1
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date
10/26/2026
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 Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time academic surgeon to join the Division of Burn Surgery at the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center. The Burn division is expanding the clinical enterprise to include complex wounds. This new position is structured as a dual clinical role, with 50%-75% effort in effort in complex wound care and 25%-50% effort in burns, including critical care. It is well suited for a surgeon interested in longitudinal patient care, reconstructive surgery, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The Jaycee Burn Center is one of the busiest burn centers in the United States and serves as a statewide referral center. The Division of Burn Surgery currently includes four faculty members who provide comprehensive care across the burn continuum, from acute injury through reconstruction and long-term recovery. This position is being recruited as an open-rank, open-track appointment at an FTE between 0.5 FTE and 1.0 FTE. The appointment may also be offered as a fixed term track or tenure/tenure track appointment. The faculty member will be expected to perform both clinical and research duties, along with the academic responsibilities of an educational institution.
Clinical Responsibilities
Complex Wound Care (0.5 FTE – 0.75 FTE)
The complex wound care component includes both inpatient consultation and outpatient wound management, with scope and emphasis shaped by the candidate’s expertise and interests. This practice may include, but is not limited to, surgical wounds, pressure injuries, diabetic wounds, soft tissue defects, and complex non-healing wounds. This is a new program and the allocated effort will increase over time.
Burn Surgery (0.25 FTE – 0.5 FTE)
The burn surgery component will emphasize acute burn care, including burn critical care, reconstruction, including operative management of hypertrophic scarring, contractures, chronic wounds related to burn injury, and functional restoration. Responsibilities include inpatient burn care, operative intervention, and outpatient follow-up.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
MD/DO
Prospective candidates must Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery and/or Plastic Surgery AND Surgical Critical Care. Must either have a current North Carolina Medical License or be eligible for application.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
The ideal applicant will have a focused and demonstrated interest or experience in burn reconstruction and complex wound management.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Surgery - Burn Center - 414005
Posting Open Date
05/14/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Burn Surgeon
Appointment Type
Open Rank
Vacancy ID
FAC0005926
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours Per Week
40
Fte
1
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date
10/26/2026
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 Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time academic surgeon to join the Division of Burn Surgery at the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center. The Burn division is expanding the clinical enterprise to include complex wounds. This new position is structured as a dual clinical role, with 50%-75% effort in effort in complex wound care and 25%-50% effort in burns, including critical care. It is well suited for a surgeon interested in longitudinal patient care, reconstructive surgery, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The Jaycee Burn Center is one of the busiest burn centers in the United States and serves as a statewide referral center. The Division of Burn Surgery currently includes four faculty members who provide comprehensive care across the burn continuum, from acute injury through reconstruction and long-term recovery. This position is being recruited as an open-rank, open-track appointment at an FTE between 0.5 FTE and 1.0 FTE. The appointment may also be offered as a fixed term track or tenure/tenure track appointment. The faculty member will be expected to perform both clinical and research duties, along with the academic responsibilities of an educational institution.
Clinical Responsibilities
Complex Wound Care (0.5 FTE – 0.75 FTE)
The complex wound care component includes both inpatient consultation and outpatient wound management, with scope and emphasis shaped by the candidate’s expertise and interests. This practice may include, but is not limited to, surgical wounds, pressure injuries, diabetic wounds, soft tissue defects, and complex non-healing wounds. This is a new program and the allocated effort will increase over time.
Burn Surgery (0.25 FTE – 0.5 FTE)
The burn surgery component will emphasize acute burn care, including burn critical care, reconstruction, including operative management of hypertrophic scarring, contractures, chronic wounds related to burn injury, and functional restoration. Responsibilities include inpatient burn care, operative intervention, and outpatient follow-up.
- Burn call responsibility is estimated to be one week every five weeks
- Participation in the care of critically ill burn patients
- Active involvement in the burn fellowship and resident education programs
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
MD/DO
Prospective candidates must Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery and/or Plastic Surgery AND Surgical Critical Care. Must either have a current North Carolina Medical License or be eligible for application.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
The ideal applicant will have a focused and demonstrated interest or experience in burn reconstruction and complex wound management.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.