About the role
Posting Information
Department
Peds-Critical Care Medicine - 412016
Posting Open Date
07/30/2026
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Open Rank Pediatric Critical Care Intensivist
Appointment Type
Open Rank
Vacancy ID
FAC0006031
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
11/01/2026
Position Information
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
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a pediatric intensivist to join our team of 16 faculty, 6 fellows, and 6 Advanced Practice Providers. This recruitment is open rank and open track (i.e. fixed term, tenure/tenure track, and/or variable track); academic faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic accomplishments.
The successful applicant will participate in the Division’s academic mission in research, education, and quality improvement. We are particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate:
- Strong track record in scholarship and research, including peer-reviewed publications and/or extramural funding (or clear trajectory toward independence as a clinical investigator)
- Pediatric cardiac critical care training and experience
- Commitment to educating learners (fellows, residents, students)
The North Carolina Children’s Hospital is part of a busy quaternary care medical center. Our combined 33 ICU beds (20 PICU + 13 PCICU) support a broad and complex case mix and admit over 1,200 patients per year. The ICU programs support excellent programs pediatric ECMO, burn, trauma, solid organ transplantation, bone marrow transplantation and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. The Critical Care Medicine division maintains a fully accredited pediatric critical care medicine fellowship program.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
MD/DO; Board certification in Pediatrics and BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Previous experience either working as a faculty member in an academic environment or post-fellowship training in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care experience as well as Pediatric Critical Care experience is highly desirable as, at times, physicians will be expected to cover both units. This Pediatric Intensivist will be committed to patient care, research, and education. A demonstrated commitment to quality improvement would match well with current divisional activities.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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