Pediatric Cardiologist

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Peds-Cardiology - 412003 Posting Open Date 03/15/2024 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Pediatric Cardiologist Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0005001 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 08/01/2024

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION

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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine is recruiting for an open rank, fixed term clinical faculty position for the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. We are seeking a faculty member to join our growing Division to augment our team of non-invasive cardiologists in the expansion of subspecialty services. Primary responsibilities will include interpretation of non-invasive imaging, outreach and telemedicine, and inpatient care. Individuals with expertise in transesophageal imaging for surgical or catheterization interventions and/or advanced imaging experience are encouraged. Clinical research and quality improvement interests will be fostered. The faculty member will be involved in the educational mission of the School of Medicine.

As a top-tier academic medical center, UNC Children's upholds a four-tiered mission to 'CARE,' aligning clinical care, advocacy, research, and education to deliver world-class family-centered care. The North Carolina Children's Hospital is the clinical home of UNC Children's. Our multidisciplinary experts work in satellite clinics across the state and deliver state of the art tertiary care at UNC Children's.

The Triangle area of Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill is consistently ranked among the nation's best places to live. The region offers affordable living, a temperate climate, easy access to beach and mountains, vibrant dining and cultural offerings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

The candidate must be board eligible / certified in Pediatric Cardiology

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

The ideal candidate should also be skilled and interested in the practice of ambulatory and inpatient pediatric cardiology.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/276617

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Timothy Hoffman, MD Department Contact Telephone or Email thoffman@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 University's 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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest degree?

• PhD

• MD

• PharmD

• DDS

• DVM

• JD

• MLS/MIS

• Masters

• Other

• • Are you Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology?

• Yes

• No

• • Please describe your experience working with an academic training program involving medical students, graduate students, residents or other similar programs?

(Open Ended Question)