Clinical Assistant Professor

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The Clinical Assistant Professor is a faculty physician and clinician educator who contributes to the UNC School of Medicine’s mission of excellent patient care, superior teaching, and impactful research. Faculty are supported through professional development and an individualized mentoring subcommittee that assists with career planning, counseling, and regular review of academic activities.

Clinical responsibilities are determined according to the applicant’s qualifications, interests, and training, using a fair and standard allocation of FTE credit. Faculty clinicians practice at the UNC Family Medicine Center at Chapel Hill, Carraway Village, or Durham. Depending on applicant interest and department needs, work may include outpatient clinics and inpatient services at UNC Hillsborough Hospital, Chatham Hospital, or the Family-Centered Perinatal, Newborn and Children’s Care Service.

The faculty member will teach and mentor medical students, interns, residents, fellows, and other learners in clinical settings. Faculty are encouraged to develop a scholarly interest and are expected to collaborate with the broader team to improve access, reduce cost, improve quality and efficiency, and achieve better health outcomes. Community outreach and professional events may also be part of the role. Timely, complete documentation and attention to patient satisfaction are expected. Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience; UNC faculty physician benefits and clinical incentive pay are offered.

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship training and/or an advanced degree, such as an MPH.
• Clinical experience in an emergency department, urgent care, or rural practice.
• Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in outpatient and, depending on applicant interest and department need, inpatient settings.
• Teach and mentor medical students, interns, residents, fellows, and other learners in a variety of clinical settings.
• Work with the broader team to improve access, reduce cost, improve quality and efficiency, and promote better health outcomes.
• Maintain timely and complete documentation and attend to patient satisfaction.
• Develop a scholarly interest.
• May engage in community outreach and attend professional events to support program development and build professional relationships.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities in the department, institution, and nationally.
• Individualized faculty mentoring and support for career planning and review of academic activities.
• UNC faculty physician benefits.
• Clinical incentive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed