Hospital Medicine Division Chief - UNC School of Medicine
UNC Health Care | |
United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill | |
101 Manning Drive (Show on map) | |
Aug 28, 2026 | |
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Description The Division of Hospital Medicine within the Department of Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine seeks an accomplished academic physician to serve as its next Division Chief. This is an Open Rank faculty position that includes an at-will secondary appointment as Division Chief. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor commensurate with experience and accomplishments. UNC Hospital Medicine is a nationally recognized academic division within a top-ranked academic health system, providing care across multiple sites, including UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill and UNC Hospitals Hillsborough. The Division Chief will lead a large and dynamic group of academic hospitalists and play a critical role in advancing the division's missions of clinical excellence, medical education, research, quality improvement, patient safety, and faculty development. The successful candidate will be a visionary, collaborative, and innovative leader with a demonstrated record of accomplishment in academic medicine. The Division Chief will provide strategic leadership for a robust academic practice and foster the continued growth of the division's programs in research, education, complex clinical care, and quality and safety initiatives. Responsibilities will include a combination of administrative, clinical, educational, and scholarly activities, while partnering closely with departmental and health system leadership to support the division's continued growth and success. The Division Chief will be expected to recruit, develop, mentor, and retain outstanding faculty and staff; promote an inclusive and collaborative culture; advance educational programs for learners at all levels; and support scholarly productivity across the division. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively lead a multifaceted academic division through a period of continued growth and innovation. In addition to division leadership responsibilities, the selected candidate will maintain an active clinical practice within UNC Hospital Medicine, with opportunities to participate in both teaching and non-teaching services across UNC Health facilities. UNC Health offers a highly competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and robust support for professional development. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the position provides the opportunity to live and work in one of the nation's most desirable academic communities. Apply for the position online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/323503 and follow the instructions found there to complete the application and include a curriculum vitae and cover letter. The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information, please contact Sheila Barnes at Sheila.Barnes@unchealth.unc.edu Other Information Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. | |
Aug 28, 2026