Assistant Professor

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Position Summary

The Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery at University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill seeks a new tenure-track Assistant Professor to join its Division of Rhinology, Allergy & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, which provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for complex sinus, allergy, smell, and skull base disorders. The faculty member will care for patients with chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, allergies, smell loss, and skull base tumors within a high volume, multidisciplinary program. They will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with neurosurgery, allergy‑immunology, neuroradiology, and other specialties to manage complex inflammatory and neoplastic disease.

Responsibilities include providing tertiary level surgical care, participating in interdisciplinary conferences, and teaching residents and medical students. The role also involves contributing to UNC’s academic mission through research, clinical trials, and ongoing scholarly activity. The successful candidate should have an interest in contributing to a strong clinical program in Otolaryngology with a special expertise in Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery and have demonstrated the potential for teaching, patient care and clinical research.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• M.D., D.O., or equivalent.
• Board eligible or board certified in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine within the state of North Carolina.
• Fellowship trained in Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Ph.D. in addition to M.D., D.O., or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a dedication to patient care and education.
• Background in teaching and mentoring within an academic or clinical setting.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

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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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest degree?
  • PhD
  • MD
  • PharmD
  • DDS
  • DVM
  • JD
  • MLS/MIS
  • Masters
  • Other
• * Do you have or are you eligible to obtain a North Carolina medical license?
  • yes
  • no