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Posting Information

Department Radiology - Breast Imaging - 412804 Posting Open Date 05/26/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Open Rank Appointment Type Open Rank Vacancy ID FAC0005954 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026

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 tomorrows 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

Position Description

The Department of Radiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting a full-time, open-rank faculty member in the Division of Breast Imaging who will also serve as Division Chief of Breast Imaging. We welcome applicants seeking to join and lead a vibrant division of breast imaging radiologists dedicated to excellence in patient care, education of breast imaging fellows, diagnostic radiology residents, and medical students, scholarly endeavors, and collaborative multidisciplinary care.

This leadership opportunity is ideal for an accomplished breast imaging radiologist interested in advancing clinical excellence, education, faculty development, and program growth within a nationally recognized academic health system. The Division Chief will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Division of Breast Imaging, supporting divisional priorities across clinical care, education, faculty mentorship and development, quality initiatives, and multidisciplinary collaboration, while partnering with departmental and health system leadership to support continued growth of breast imaging services across UNC Health.

Our facilities are designated ACR Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence and are MQSA-certified. Breast Imaging Radiologists perform the full spectrum of breast imaging and minimally invasive breast procedures and are active participants in a multidisciplinary team approach to breast disease.

Position Responsibilities

This position includes a combination of clinical, educational, scholarly, and leadership responsibilities.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Interpret the full spectrum of breast imaging, including screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI.
• Perform minimally invasive breast biopsies and related interventions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary breast conferences and collaborative care planning.
• Provide clinical services primarily in a teaching environment with fellow, resident, and medical student participation.

Leadership Responsibilities

• As Division Chief of Breast Imaging, the selected candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for the divisions clinical, educational, and growth priorities.
• Support faculty recruitment, mentorship, retention, and professional development.
• Partner with departmental and health system leadership to optimize quality, operations, access, and programmatic growth across UNC Health breast imaging services.
• Foster a collaborative and academically engaged division culture while supporting accreditation and compliance efforts, including MQSA and ACR standards.

Academic Responsibilities

• Educate and mentor breast imaging fellows, diagnostic radiology residents, and medical students.
• Participate in scholarly activity, quality initiatives, and/or research aligned with divisional priorities.
• Contribute to the academic mission of the Department of Radiology through teaching, service, and institutional engagement.

Appointment Details

This is an open rank, fixed term faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative academic environment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and have the opportunity to shape the future growth and strategic direction of Breast Imaging across UNC Health.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• American Board of Radiology certification or board eligibility
• Completion of a Breast Imaging Fellowship or equivalent breast imaging experience
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of North Carolina
• MQSA qualification requirements met
• Expertise in all aspects of breast imaging, including breast MRI and image-guided breast procedures

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Prior leadership experience in breast imaging or demonstrated leadership potential
• Experience in academic radiology, including trainee education and scholarly activity
• Interest in program development, faculty mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaboration

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Alexis Evans, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email alexis_evans@med.unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Universitys Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• List of References

Supplemental Questions

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