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Department Neurology - 411801 Posting Open Date 06/02/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Neurologist - Sleep Medicine Appointment Type Open Rank Vacancy ID FAC0005962 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026
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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
The Department of Neurology at University of North Carolina seeks qualified individuals with strong clinical, teaching and research skills, for a full time assistant to associate professor level position in the area of sleep disorders medicine to join our faculty. Rank is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The North Carolina Research Triangle Park (RTP) metropolitan area is a regional community with over 1.3 million residents. The area is cosmopolitan with one of the lowest costs of living of all major U.S. cities. The area is accompanied by excellent dining, entertainment, music, professional sports, and museums. Within the RTP, Chapel Hill offers excellent opportunities for K-12 education in both public and private school venues; several Chapel Hill area schools are listed among the Best Schools in the Nation. The area is home to several colleges and universities. Chapel Hill is a classic college town, with numerous cultural offerings, abundant housing options, easy commutes, and outstanding school districts. The area is known for its natural beauty, with many springs, lakes, parks and forests, and rivers. The climate encourages outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, bicycling, and camping. This all combines to make Chapel Hill and surrounding areas a wonderful place to live and pursue a career.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent. Must be board certified/board eligible (BC/BE) in Neurology and Sleep Disorder Medicine with fellowship training in sleep medicine.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams in a clinical setting. Demonstrated commitment to patient centered care.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Candidates should apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/319600, and submit a curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, and the names and email addresses of three (3) references. Materials should be addressed to: Heidi Roth, MD, Sleep Medicine Division Chief, Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 170 Manning Drive, CB 7025, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7025.
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/319600
Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Le'Quisha Person, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email lequisha_person@med.unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
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Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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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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