What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Oncologist Faculty Appointment position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Careers?
Posting Information
Department
Surgery - Surgical Oncology - 414020
Posting Open Date
08/26/2025
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Surgical Oncologist Faculty Appointment
Appointment Type
Open Rank
Vacancy ID
FAC0005599
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
01/01/2026
Position Information
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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.
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 surgical oncologist to join our Division of Surgical Oncology.
The Division of Surgical Oncology is among the 9 clinical Divisions in the Department of Surgery. The Division currently includes 15 faculty members and 9 Advanced Practice Providers that provide a broad array of clinical services in order to provide the highest quality multidisciplinary care for our oncology patients. The Division is also actively involved in leading and contributing to our vast portfolio of clinical/translation research and educational missions, through our collaboration with the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. We are seeking candidates for an Open Rank faculty role, with rank determined based on credentials and scholarly achievements. This appointment may be offered as a fixed term, tenure/tenure track, or variable appointment at 0.5 to 1.0 FTE. Academic appointments will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Clinical responsibilities will include participation in multidisciplinary care, tumor boards, and surgical support of oncology programs. Our Faculty are committed to delivering high quality clinical care that is of value to the patients of the UNC Healthcare system. This position is well-suited for a surgical oncologist with substantial interest and experience in clinical trials. This appointment will be appropriate for someone with a broad interest or flexible interest in multiple cancer types. Faculty members are expected to regularly participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Individuals who exhibit exceptional skills and achievements may be considered for a leadership position within the Department of Surgery. Leadership roles are not guaranteed and are dependent upon the current needs of our surgical service lines.
The Division of Surgical Oncology is among the 9 clinical Divisions in the Department of Surgery. The Division currently includes 15 faculty members and 9 Advanced Practice Providers that provide a broad array of clinical services in order to provide the highest quality multidisciplinary care for our oncology patients. The Division is also actively involved in leading and contributing to our vast portfolio of clinical/translation research and educational missions, through our collaboration with the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. We are seeking candidates for an Open Rank faculty role, with rank determined based on credentials and scholarly achievements. This appointment may be offered as a fixed term, tenure/tenure track, or variable appointment at 0.5 to 1.0 FTE. Academic appointments will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Clinical responsibilities will include participation in multidisciplinary care, tumor boards, and surgical support of oncology programs. Our Faculty are committed to delivering high quality clinical care that is of value to the patients of the UNC Healthcare system. This position is well-suited for a surgical oncologist with substantial interest and experience in clinical trials. This appointment will be appropriate for someone with a broad interest or flexible interest in multiple cancer types. Faculty members are expected to regularly participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Individuals who exhibit exceptional skills and achievements may be considered for a leadership position within the Department of Surgery. Leadership roles are not guaranteed and are dependent upon the current needs of our surgical service lines.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Prospective candidates must be Board Certified/Board eligible in General Surgery and fellowship trained. Chosen candidates must either have a current North Carolina Medical License or be eligible for application. The selected candidate must be professional, team-oriented, and have the ability to interact well with colleagues inside and out of the Division of Surgical Oncology, in the Department of Surgery.
Candidates must have a desire to commit to all three missions of the Department and School of Medicine, including the clinical, education, and research missions. Candidates must be committed to delivering high quality clinical care that is of value to the patients of the UNC Healthcare system. Candidates must be committed to delivering high quality clinical care that is of value to the patients of the UNC Healthcare system.
Candidates must have a desire to commit to all three missions of the Department and School of Medicine, including the clinical, education, and research missions. Candidates must be committed to delivering high quality clinical care that is of value to the patients of the UNC Healthcare system. Candidates must be committed to delivering high quality clinical care that is of value to the patients of the UNC Healthcare system.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
This position will favor general surgical oncology expertise.
Experience teaching or mentoring medical students and residents is a plus.
Experience teaching or mentoring medical students and residents is a plus.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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.