"Vitreo-Retinal Specialist/Clinician Scientist (Open Rank Faculty)"

Job Details

Department: Ophthalmology - 413201

Posting Open Date: 09/25/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Vitreo-Retinal Specialist/Clinician Scientist (Open Rank Faculty)

Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID: FAC0005635

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date: 12/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!: A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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: A surgical vitreo-retinal specialist position is currently available in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Academic rank and salary will be based on experience and credentials.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Qualifications include clinical expertise and a strong commitment to teaching. Requirements include an MD or DO degree, graduation from an approved ophthalmic residency training program, and completion of a surgical vitreo-retina fellowship.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Board Certification or eligibility, and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina.

Special Instructions: Individuals wishing to be considered must submit a formal application at the UNC Jobsite at the following link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307059. In addition to a formal application, candidates must submit a CV, cover letter, and list of at least 3 individuals (to include contact information and email address) who may be contacted to provide a professional reference.