Posting Information
Posting Information
Department Medicine-Internal Medicine - 411430 Posting Open Date 01/05/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Open Rank-Faculty Appointment Type Open Rank Vacancy ID FAC0005771 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
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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 position will serve as Chief of the Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology. This position will have an Open Rank faculty appointment that will come with an at-will Division Chief secondary appointment. The Division Chief must be a leader in our robust academic practice and promote the development of expertise in research, medical education, complex clinical care, and quality and safety. The responsibilities of the Chief include a combination of administrative, clinical, research, and educational duties. Favored candidates will possess creativity, passion for academic leadership; superior communication and interpersonal skills and a clear demonstration of the qualities needed to manage a multifaceted academic division and center; and the ability to inspire confidence in their reasoning and decision-making.
The Chief reports directly to the Chair of Medicine and works collaboratively with division chiefs across the department, as well as with other senior leaders, to carry out the intertwined missions of the Department of Medicine and UNC Health. Rank is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
MD Degree
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Board certification in Internal Medicine. Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent communication skills.
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.
Special Instructions
Applicants should apply for this position online at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/311194
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/311194
Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Rick Stouffer Department Contact Telephone or Email rick_stouffer@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.
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