What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank (Cardiology) position at Inside Higher Ed?
Department
Medicine - Cardiology - 411405
Posting Open Date
09/15/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Open Rank (Cardiology)
Appointment Type
Open Rank
Vacancy ID
FAC0005620
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours Per Week
40
Fte
1
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date
01/01/2026
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
THIS POSTING IS FOR TWO POSITIONS. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BOTH POSITIONS.
The Division of Cardiology, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting for an Open Rank, Fixed-Term, Tenure or Tenure Track or Variable Track Faculty appointment as a General Cardiologist. The position will be full time clinical, and responsibilities will include outpatient cardiology care (including developing a referral practice), attending on the inpatient units or consult service, and teaching of cardiovascular fellows, residents, and medical students. The position may also involve seeing patients at an outreach clinic and/or interpreting advanced cardiac imaging studies.
Position rank and track (fixed term vs. tenure track vs. variable track) is dependent upon applicant qualifications and experience.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
MD Degree
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
A successful candidate will be Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) and Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to practice independently are essential. Interest and expertise in preventive cardiology, cardiovascular genetics, cardio-obstetrics, cardiac MRI or cardio-oncology are a plus as is a track record in cardiovascular research.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Medicine - Cardiology - 411405
Posting Open Date
09/15/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Open Rank (Cardiology)
Appointment Type
Open Rank
Vacancy ID
FAC0005620
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours Per Week
40
Fte
1
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date
01/01/2026
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
THIS POSTING IS FOR TWO POSITIONS. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BOTH POSITIONS.
The Division of Cardiology, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting for an Open Rank, Fixed-Term, Tenure or Tenure Track or Variable Track Faculty appointment as a General Cardiologist. The position will be full time clinical, and responsibilities will include outpatient cardiology care (including developing a referral practice), attending on the inpatient units or consult service, and teaching of cardiovascular fellows, residents, and medical students. The position may also involve seeing patients at an outreach clinic and/or interpreting advanced cardiac imaging studies.
Position rank and track (fixed term vs. tenure track vs. variable track) is dependent upon applicant qualifications and experience.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
MD Degree
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
A successful candidate will be Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) and Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to practice independently are essential. Interest and expertise in preventive cardiology, cardiovascular genetics, cardio-obstetrics, cardiac MRI or cardio-oncology are a plus as is a track record in cardiovascular research.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.