Adjunct Associate Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Radiology-Musculoskeletal Imag - 412807

Application Deadline:

10/16/2024

Position Type:

Visiting / Part-time Faculty

Working Title:

Adjunct Associate Professor

Appointment Type:

Adjunct Faculty

Position Number:

20067256

Vacancy ID:

F003203

Full-time/Part-time:

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

0.01

FTE:

0

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

10/01/2024

Estimated duration of appointment:

12 months

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

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 Radiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is seeking to hire a part-time faculty to perform research in collaboration with the Thurston Arthritis Research Center. The qualified individual should have extensive experience with osteoarthritis research, as well as expertise in various imaging modalities including ultrasound, x-ray, and MRI.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

MD or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

The preferred candidate will have extensive experience with osteoarthritis research, as well as expertise in various imaging modalities including ultrasound, x-ray, and MRI.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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