What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Surgeon position at Inside Higher Ed?
Department
Surgery - Cardiothoracic - 414010
Posting Open Date
10/24/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Cardiac Surgeon
Appointment Type
Open Rank
Vacancy ID
FAC0005332
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours Per Week
40
Fte
1
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date
01/06/2025
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
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 seeking applications for a board eligible/board certified full-time academic cardiac surgeon to join our Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. This academic appointment is Open Rank and may be fixed term, tenure/tenure track and/or variable track. Rank and track will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience. The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is among 9 clinical divisions in the Department of Surgery. The Division currently includes 10 faculty members among three sections: adult cardiac surgery, congenital cardiac surgery, and thoracic surgery. The faculty members in the Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery provide a broad array of clinical services in order to provide the highest quality care for the full spectrum of cardiac surgery including adult cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.
Responsibilities will include surgical management of heart failure, cardiac transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, aortic and coronary artery surgery, surgical and transcatheter management of valvular disease. Other responsibilities will include teaching residents and students and conducting research commensurate with their academic rank. Candidates will be expected to have demonstrated a commitment to the educational mission and an attitude of teamwork and collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.
Applicants with complementary skills to existing faculty such as academic experience in clinical outcomes, quality and safety, health services, education, ethics, or informatics or clinical expertise in heart failure, transplant, or minimally invasive approaches are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
MD, Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiac Surgeon. A minimum of 5 years experience as an academic surgeon are required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
The successful candidate will be team-oriented and have the ability to interact well with colleagues inside and out of the Division
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Not applicable.
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 - Cardiothoracic - 414010
Posting Open Date
10/24/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Cardiac Surgeon
Appointment Type
Open Rank
Vacancy ID
FAC0005332
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours Per Week
40
Fte
1
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date
01/06/2025
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
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 seeking applications for a board eligible/board certified full-time academic cardiac surgeon to join our Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. This academic appointment is Open Rank and may be fixed term, tenure/tenure track and/or variable track. Rank and track will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience. The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is among 9 clinical divisions in the Department of Surgery. The Division currently includes 10 faculty members among three sections: adult cardiac surgery, congenital cardiac surgery, and thoracic surgery. The faculty members in the Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery provide a broad array of clinical services in order to provide the highest quality care for the full spectrum of cardiac surgery including adult cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.
Responsibilities will include surgical management of heart failure, cardiac transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, aortic and coronary artery surgery, surgical and transcatheter management of valvular disease. Other responsibilities will include teaching residents and students and conducting research commensurate with their academic rank. Candidates will be expected to have demonstrated a commitment to the educational mission and an attitude of teamwork and collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.
Applicants with complementary skills to existing faculty such as academic experience in clinical outcomes, quality and safety, health services, education, ethics, or informatics or clinical expertise in heart failure, transplant, or minimally invasive approaches are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
MD, Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiac Surgeon. A minimum of 5 years experience as an academic surgeon are required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
The successful candidate will be team-oriented and have the ability to interact well with colleagues inside and out of the Division
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Not applicable.
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.