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Burn Surgeon

Employer
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Closing date
Nov 29, 2024
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Profession
Physician
Specialty
Surgery

Burn Surgeon
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Proposed Start Date
01/06/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer:  
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Description:  
The Department of Surgery at The University of North Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time academic burn surgeon to join our Division of Burn Surgery and Jaycee Burn Center. The Jaycee Burn Center is one of the busiest burn centers in the United States. The Division currently includes three faculty members who provide a broad array of services for patients with severe burn injuries and related conditions. Academic appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience. Opportunities exist to lead the development of a comprehensive wound service for the appropriate candidate.

This is an Open Rank, and can be Fixed Term, Tenure/Tenure Track, or variable track, 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE Academic appointment that will be offered to commensurate with the candidate’s experience. 

Faculty members within the Division of Burn Surgery contribute to all three missions of the department and School of Medicine. Faculty members regularly participate in the education of medical students, residents, fellows in our Burn fellowship, and members of the broader health care community. Additionally, all burn faculty participate in outreach to our many referring hospitals and to EMS providers across North Carolina. Regarding the research mission, a commitment to any of a broad array of research interests is desirable, including but not limited to clinical, basic translational and basic science, ethics, outcomes, health services, education, or global surgery research. Independent of individual research goals, supporting the research mission of the Burn Division is essential. Regarding the clinical mission, faculty members must be committed to delivering high quality clinical care in burn surgery, critical care, and complex wound management.

Education Requirements:  
MD

Prospective candidates must Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery and/ or Plastic Surgery with substantial burn experience with burn fellowship training. Must either have a current North Carolina Medical License or be eligible for application.

Preferred Qualifications:  

Qualifications and Experience:  
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Surgical Critical Care is considered a strength. The ideal applicant will have a focused and demonstrated interest in burn surgery and managing critically ill burn patients, as well as experience building and leading a comprehensive wound service.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:  https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290404

Department Contact Name and Title:  Elizabeth Hubbard, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email:  elizabeth_hubbard@med.unc.edu

Posting Open Date:  10/24/2024

Open Until Filled:  No

Office of Human Resources 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.

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