Director of Endocrine Neoplasia
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department:

Medicine-Endocrinology - 411410

10/17/2024

Yes

Permanent Faculty

Director of Endocrine Neoplasia

Faculty

FAC0005322

Full-Time Permanent

40

1

North Carolina, US

07/01/2025

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. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.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.

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.

The Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill seeks an open rank, variable track faculty position that will also hold a secondary appointment as the Director of Endocrine Neoplasia. This position will help to develop and oversee an endocrine neoplasia program within the core clinical, educational, and research missions of a large academic medical center. Academic rank is open and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care, be skilled at communicating and working across disciplines/departments to collaboratively develop an endocrine neoplasia program, participate in the education of trainees and colleagues, and have a strong research background and track record of productivity in endocrine neoplasia.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collaborative academic environment with large volume of patients with thyroid and adrenal disorders, enthusiastic partners in surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology, genetics, and public health, a well-established thyroid nodule and biopsy clinic in Endocrinology overseen by 2 experienced clinicians as well as a rich environment for basic, translational and clinical research in genomics, precision medicine, and clinical trials in the Lineberger Cancer Center and School of Medicine.

The outpatient clinics will take place at one or more sites, including the UNC Cancer Hospital and the UNC Eastowne Medical Office Building. The Cancer Hospital houses the majority of cancer-related clinics at UNC Medical Center, including several multi-disciplinary clinics, and is located on the main medical campus. The Eastowne Medical Office Building is a state-of-the-art center which opened in 2021 and is located just a few miles from main campus with on-site radiology, laboratory and infusion services, outpatient pharmacy, and complimentary ample parking. This building houses the academic clinical practices of most of the Department of Medicine's divisions, allowing for high-level collaboration, collegiality, and care delivery.

MD/DO Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology

Track record of productivity in endocrine neoplasia.

Not Applicable.