Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 2, 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 10 faculty members, 8
APPs, and 6 integrated residents who work collaboratively to
deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. The Section of Adult
Cardiac Surgery is particularly distinguished for its expertise in
treating a wide variety of cardiac conditions, including complex
valve disease, aortic surgery, cardiac transplantation, and
mechanical circulatory support. Faculty in the division are deeply
engaged in both innovative clinical programs and the training of
future leaders in cardiothoracic surgery. The Department is seeking
applications for a board eligible/board certified full-time
academic cardiac surgeon to join our Division of Cardiothoracic
Surgery. This position is being recruited as an open-rank,
open-track appointment at an FTE between 0.5 FTE and 1.0 FTE . The
appointment may also be offered as a fixed-term track or
tenure/tenure track appointment. Academic appointment will be
commensurate with the candidate’s experience. The faculty member
will be expected to perform clinical and research duties, along
with the academic responsibilities of an educational institution.
Responsibilities will include surgical management of heart failure,
cardiac transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, aortic and
coronary artery surgery, surgical and transcatheter management of
valvular disease. Other responsibilities will include teaching
residents and students and conducting research commensurate with
their academic rank. Candidates will be expected to have
demonstrated a commitment to the educational mission and an
attitude of teamwork and collaboration across a multidisciplinary
team. Applicants with complementary skills to existing faculty such
as academic experience in clinical outcomes, quality and safety,
health services, education, ethics, or informatics or clinical
expertise in heart failure, transplant, or minimally invasive
approaches are strongly encouraged to apply. Preferred
Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience The successful
candidate will be team-oriented and have the ability to interact
well with colleagues inside and out of the Division.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, High Point , Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Science, Research & Development , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
