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Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon
Inside Higher Ed, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Position Details
Title :edic Sports Surgeon
Institution : University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Department : Orthopaedics – Sports Medicine
Vacancy ID : FAC0005721
Open Date : 11/05/2025
Open Until Filled : Yes
Position Type : Permanent Faculty, Open Rank
Appointment Type : Full Time, Permanent
Hours/Week : 40
FTE : 1.0
Location : North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date : 02/02/2026
Faculty Rank : Open Rank (commensurate with experience)
Position Summary The Department of Orthopaedics at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (UNC) is seeking a full-time board certified/eligible academic orthopaedic sports surgeon to join its team. The ideal candidate will also have expertise/strong interest in shoulder, hip, elbow, and the knee, including advanced cartilage restoration, osteotomies, and multi‑ligament injuries of the knee. Arthroplasty of the knee would be a bonus. This position is at the flagship academic medical center of a statewide health care system that includes 13 hospitals and more than 5,000 affiliated providers.
The candidate will hold an academic appointment (open rank – commensurate with experience) and will be expected to teach orthopaedic residents/fellows and be actively engaged in scholarship and research. They will also be part of the Orthopaedic team and a robust Primary Care Sports team that helps care for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill athletes and coverage of the athletic program. The orthopaedic surgeon will be engaged in the development of a robust academic program. They will participate in a clinical program that serves the academic medical center, community practices and the wider healthcare system that spans the state of North Carolina. They will provide the highest quality of patient care while creating an academic environment that is positive and inclusive for faculty and learners.
Responsibilities
Teach orthopaedic residents and fellows
Conduct academic scholarship and research projects
Provide patient care as part of the Orthopaedic team and Primary Care Sports team
Develop and strengthen the academic program within the department
Participate in clinical services across the academic medical center, community practices, and the statewide health system
Maintain the highest quality of patient care and promote an inclusive learning environment
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
M.D. or D.O. degree
Board certification or eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
License to practice in the State of North Carolina
Able to obtain licensure in the State of North Carolina
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Strong interest in complex knee conditions
Expertise in shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, and advanced cartilage restoration
Experience with osteotomies and multi‑ligament knee injuries
Background in arthroplasty of the knee is a bonus
Benefits UNC-Chapel Hill offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid leave, health, life, and retirement plans, as well as additional programs supporting a healthy work/life balance. Employees enjoy professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development, lifelong learning, and exclusive perks such as discounts on dining, entertainment, childcare, and campus events.
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Title :edic Sports Surgeon
Institution : University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Department : Orthopaedics – Sports Medicine
Vacancy ID : FAC0005721
Open Date : 11/05/2025
Open Until Filled : Yes
Position Type : Permanent Faculty, Open Rank
Appointment Type : Full Time, Permanent
Hours/Week : 40
FTE : 1.0
Location : North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date : 02/02/2026
Faculty Rank : Open Rank (commensurate with experience)
Position Summary The Department of Orthopaedics at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (UNC) is seeking a full-time board certified/eligible academic orthopaedic sports surgeon to join its team. The ideal candidate will also have expertise/strong interest in shoulder, hip, elbow, and the knee, including advanced cartilage restoration, osteotomies, and multi‑ligament injuries of the knee. Arthroplasty of the knee would be a bonus. This position is at the flagship academic medical center of a statewide health care system that includes 13 hospitals and more than 5,000 affiliated providers.
The candidate will hold an academic appointment (open rank – commensurate with experience) and will be expected to teach orthopaedic residents/fellows and be actively engaged in scholarship and research. They will also be part of the Orthopaedic team and a robust Primary Care Sports team that helps care for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill athletes and coverage of the athletic program. The orthopaedic surgeon will be engaged in the development of a robust academic program. They will participate in a clinical program that serves the academic medical center, community practices and the wider healthcare system that spans the state of North Carolina. They will provide the highest quality of patient care while creating an academic environment that is positive and inclusive for faculty and learners.
Responsibilities
Teach orthopaedic residents and fellows
Conduct academic scholarship and research projects
Provide patient care as part of the Orthopaedic team and Primary Care Sports team
Develop and strengthen the academic program within the department
Participate in clinical services across the academic medical center, community practices, and the statewide health system
Maintain the highest quality of patient care and promote an inclusive learning environment
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
M.D. or D.O. degree
Board certification or eligibility in Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
License to practice in the State of North Carolina
Able to obtain licensure in the State of North Carolina
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Strong interest in complex knee conditions
Expertise in shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, and advanced cartilage restoration
Experience with osteotomies and multi‑ligament knee injuries
Background in arthroplasty of the knee is a bonus
Benefits UNC-Chapel Hill offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid leave, health, life, and retirement plans, as well as additional programs supporting a healthy work/life balance. Employees enjoy professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development, lifelong learning, and exclusive perks such as discounts on dining, entertainment, childcare, and campus events.
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