Podiatrist Job at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Chapel Hill, NC

Job Description

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

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION

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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The Department of Surgery at The University of North Carolina is seeking applications for a full-time academic podiatrist to join our Division of Vascular Surgery. The Division of Vascular Surgery is among 10 clinical Divisions in the Department of Surgery. The Division currently includes 10 faculty members that provide a broad array of clinical services in order to provide the highest quality care for lower extremity wound and podiatry patients. This is an Open Rank, Open Track, 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE Academic appointment that will be offered commensurate with the candidate's experience.

Faculty members within the Division of Vascular Surgery on the Podiatry Services 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. Additionally, podiatry faculty may participate in outreach to our hospitals. Regarding the research mission, 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, or education. Regarding the clinical mission, faculty members must be committed to delivering high quality clinical care that is of value to the patients of UNC. Selected candidate must be team-oriented and have the ability to interact well with colleagues inside and out of the Division.

The Department of Surgery's mission is to provide quality surgical care to the people of North Carolina; to serve as a surgical referral center for patients from throughout the United States and worldwide; to educate medical students, residents, and fellows in surgical specialties; to advance the care of surgical patients through innovative research; and to provide community service throughout the state of North Carolina.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

MD

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

The ideal applicant will have an interest in diabetic foot and ankle management, general podiatry and podiatric surgery. Experience is desirable, but not required. Applicants with research experience in clinical outcomes and quality, health services research, or basic science/translational research are strongly encouraged to apply, as are applicants with research experience in podiatric medicine and surgery.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Full time, Traineeship, Local area, Worldwide,

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