Thoracic Surgeon
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The Department of Surgery at the University of
North Carolina is a nationally recognized leader in surgical
excellence, education, and research. With 486 dedicated members,
including 91 trainees, 44 advanced practice providers (APPs), 97
faculty, 111 staff, and 143 adjunct faculty, the department is
committed to delivering outstanding care across a wide spectrum of
surgical disciplines. The department recently celebrated the
opening of a state-of-the-art surgical hospital and a new CVTICU ,
further enhancing its commitment to providing the highest quality
of care. The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, one of nine
clinical divisions within the department, is at the forefront of
advancing surgical care for adult cardiac, congenital cardiac, and
thoracic conditions. The division comprises 9 faculty members, 8
APPs, and 6 integrated residents who work collaboratively to
deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. The Department is
seeking applications for a full-time academic thoracic surgeon to
join our Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Academic appointments
will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience. This academic
appointment is Open Rank and may be fixed term, tenure/tenure track
and/or variable track from a .50 to 1.0 FTE . The ideal candidate
will have an interest and experience in all aspects of general
thoracic surgery, including thoracic oncology, minimally invasive
thoracic surgery, esophageal disorders (including malignancy), and
lung transplantation. The chosen candidate will be expected to work
closely with the various multidisciplinary teams within the
hospital system to grow the surgical volume through referral
networking with the assistance of the other thoracic surgeons at
UNC . Faculty members within the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
must possess a desire to commit to all three missions of the
department and school of medicine, including the clinical,
education, and research missions. Regarding the education mission,
faculty members are expected to regularly participate in the
education of medical students, residents, and fellows. The Division
of Cardiothoracic Surgery supports a 6-year integrated
cardiothoracic residency program. Regarding research, a commitment
to any one of a broad array of research interests is desirable,
including but not limited to clinical, outcomes, health services,
basic science, translational, ethics, education, or global surgery
research. Regarding the clinical mission, faculty members must be
committed to delivering high quality clinical care that is of value
to the patients of UNC . The selected candidate must be
team-oriented and can interact well with colleagues inside and out
of the Division. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And
Experience Preference will be given to individuals who bring unique
skills, interests, or qualifications to the current faculty in a
complementary fashion. Individuals with a strong interest in
research are encouraged to apply.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Greenville , Thoracic Surgeon, Healthcare , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
