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Department Surgery - Cardiothoracic - 414010 Posting Open Date 05/14/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Cardiac Surgeon Appointment Type Open Rank Vacancy ID FAC0005924 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 10/26/2026
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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
The Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina is seeking applications for an experienced board certified full-time academic cardiac surgeon to join our Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. This individual will serve as the system-wide clinical and strategic leader for Cardiac Surgery within the UNC Health Heart & Vascular Service Line (HVSL). The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is among 9 clinical divisions in the Dept. of Surgery. The Division currently includes 10 faculty members among three sections: adult cardiac surgery, congenital cardiac surgery, and thoracic surgery. The faculty members in the Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery provide a broad array of clinical services in order to provide the highest quality care for the full spectrum of cardiac surgery including adult cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.
Responsibilities will include surgical management of heart failure, cardiac transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, aortic and coronary artery surgery, surgical and transcatheter management of valvular disease. Other responsibilities will include teaching residents and students and conducting research commensurate with their academic rank. Candidates will be expected to have demonstrated commitment to the educational mission and an attitude of teamwork and collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.
This Cardiac Surgeon position serves as the system-wide clinical and strategic leader for Cardiac Surgery within the Heart & Vascular Service Line (HVSL). This role operates at a peer level with other HVSL clinical domain leaders, advancing coordinated, high-quality, and growth-oriented cardiac surgical services across the statewide UNC Health system, currently comprised of 20 hospitals. Working under the direction of the System HVSL dyad, the incumbent leads strategy development, clinical integration, quality performance, workforce planning, and program growth to ensure excellence in cardiac surgery outcomes and access. Key responsibilities include system leadership and strategy, clinical integration and program alignment, quality and performance, growth, access, and outreach, workforce and talent management, and capital and resource planning.
This position is being recruited as an open-rank, open-track appointment at an FTE between 0.5 FTE and 1.0 FTE. The appointment may also be offered as a fixed term track or tenure/tenure track appointment. The faculty member will be expected to perform both clinical and research duties, along with the academic responsibilities of an educational institution.
Individuals who exhibit exceptional skills and achievements may be considered for a leadership position within the Dept. of Surgery, in addition to the Heart and Vascular Service Line. Leadership roles are not guaranteed and are dependent upon the current needs of our surgical service lines and Dept. of Surgery.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
MD, Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiac Surgeon. A minimum of 5 years of experience as an academic surgeon required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The preferred candidate will be team-oriented and have the ability to interact well with colleagues inside and out of the Division.
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 Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/318426
Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Elizabeth Hubbard, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email elizabeth_hubbard@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.
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