Open Rank

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Medicine-Internal Medicine - 411430 Posting Open Date 06/01/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Open Rank Appointment Type Open Rank Vacancy ID FAC0005961 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 01/01/2027

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

In the UNC School of Medicine our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. Our Hospice & Palliative Medicine physicians are leading the way in expert clinical care, education, research, outreach and innovation to improve care and outcomes for people living with serious illness and their families.

Patient care: The Palliative Care & Hospice Program, in partnership with the medical faculty of the School of Medicine, promotes health and provides superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and improving access to high quality healthcare across North Carolina and beyond. Clinical services include inpatient Palliative Care consultation, outpatient Palliative Care clinics serving patients with cancer and other serious illnesses, community-based Palliative Care and inpatient Hospice.

Education: The UNC School of Medicine faculty seeks to prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education.

Research: Clinical investigators find rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the School of Medicine faculty and the Health Affairs campus, including Schools of Nursing, Public Health, Pharmacy, Social Work and Dentistry. UNC hosts major research centers, including the NIH-funded Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute, the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the NCI-funded Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and many others that facilitate the process of grants management and clinical research implementation.

Position Summary

The Department of Medicine, in collaboration with our Palliative Care & Hospice Program https://www.med.unc.edu/pcare/ at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking a Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join our growing team. The faculty physician filling this open rank fixed term position will combine clinical care with expertise in clinical research or quality improvement. This faculty physician will have opportunities to excel and lead in clinical research, including access to relevant resources, mentoring and collaboration. The position can be configured for placement in any sub-specialty divisions within the Department of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, or Department of Emergency Medicine. Academic appointment will be made based on physician specialty and subspecialty in conjunction with the Palliative Care & Hospice Program. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience, and will include the School of Medicine faculty generous benefits package and incentive plan.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

MD; Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Additional training and / or experience in clinical research is preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/319962

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Terra Collins, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email terra_collins@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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest degree?
• PhD
• MD
• PharmD
• DDS
• DVM
• JD
• MLS/MIS
• Masters
• Other