Inside Higher Ed
Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology
Inside Higher Ed, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Overview
Position: Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology Employer: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine – Department of Ophthalmology Posting Open Date: 07/30/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Position Type: Permanent Faculty Location: North Carolina, US Hours Per Week: 40 | FTE: 1 Working Title: Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology Appointment Type: Open Rank Vacancy ID: FAC0005579 Proposed Start Date: 01/01/2026 Hiring Range: Dependent on Qualifications 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. UNC-Chapel Hill offers comprehensive benefits for full-time employees and supports a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Mission/Organizational Unit: Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve through leadership in patient care, education and research. Department context: The UNC Ophthalmology Department provides comprehensive and subspecialty ophthalmic care, education through residency and fellowships, and collaboration with related UNC centers and schools. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Board Certified Ophthalmologist – MD/DO Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Preference for candidates with a distinguished record of clinical excellence in Ophthalmology, creative research productivity, administrative skills, and a commitment to education. Position Summary The School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as Chair for the Department of Ophthalmology. This recruitment is Open Track/Open Rank; the appropriate track and rank will be determined once the top candidate is selected. The department aims to provide high-quality clinical care, pioneer new approaches to eye disease, and educate the next generation of ophthalmologists. The department includes divisions, programs, and internal clinical research units and collaborates with UNC Gene Therapy Center, Lineberger Cancer Center, Carolina Nanomedicine Institute, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, and UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Our clinical programs serve patients across North Carolina with comprehensive and subspecialty ophthalmic care including retina, glaucoma, cornea and external disease, oculoplastics, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and uveitis. Our residency program is three years, ACGME-accredited, with fellowships in cornea, glaucoma, and vitreoretinal diseases. The Carolina Eye Research Institute supports translational gene therapy research; the department emphasizes collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists. This recruitment is Open Track/Open Rank; the top candidate will also hold a secondary EHRA Non-Faculty administrative appointment as Department Chair. Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Online Audio and Video Media Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act and requires reporting of Clery crimes and completion of annual training on reporting responsibilities. Qualifications
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: Board Certified Ophthalmologist – MD/DO Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience: Preference for candidates with a distinguished record of clinical excellence in Ophthalmology, creative research productivity, administrative skills, and a commitment to education.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Position: Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology Employer: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine – Department of Ophthalmology Posting Open Date: 07/30/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Position Type: Permanent Faculty Location: North Carolina, US Hours Per Week: 40 | FTE: 1 Working Title: Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology Appointment Type: Open Rank Vacancy ID: FAC0005579 Proposed Start Date: 01/01/2026 Hiring Range: Dependent on Qualifications 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. UNC-Chapel Hill offers comprehensive benefits for full-time employees and supports a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Mission/Organizational Unit: Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve through leadership in patient care, education and research. Department context: The UNC Ophthalmology Department provides comprehensive and subspecialty ophthalmic care, education through residency and fellowships, and collaboration with related UNC centers and schools. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Board Certified Ophthalmologist – MD/DO Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Preference for candidates with a distinguished record of clinical excellence in Ophthalmology, creative research productivity, administrative skills, and a commitment to education. Position Summary The School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as Chair for the Department of Ophthalmology. This recruitment is Open Track/Open Rank; the appropriate track and rank will be determined once the top candidate is selected. The department aims to provide high-quality clinical care, pioneer new approaches to eye disease, and educate the next generation of ophthalmologists. The department includes divisions, programs, and internal clinical research units and collaborates with UNC Gene Therapy Center, Lineberger Cancer Center, Carolina Nanomedicine Institute, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, and UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Our clinical programs serve patients across North Carolina with comprehensive and subspecialty ophthalmic care including retina, glaucoma, cornea and external disease, oculoplastics, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and uveitis. Our residency program is three years, ACGME-accredited, with fellowships in cornea, glaucoma, and vitreoretinal diseases. The Carolina Eye Research Institute supports translational gene therapy research; the department emphasizes collaboration between clinicians and basic scientists. This recruitment is Open Track/Open Rank; the top candidate will also hold a secondary EHRA Non-Faculty administrative appointment as Department Chair. Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Online Audio and Video Media Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act and requires reporting of Clery crimes and completion of annual training on reporting responsibilities. Qualifications
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: Board Certified Ophthalmologist – MD/DO Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience: Preference for candidates with a distinguished record of clinical excellence in Ophthalmology, creative research productivity, administrative skills, and a commitment to education.
#J-18808-Ljbffr