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Open Rank Pediatric Pulmonologist

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill
104 Airport Dr (Show on map)
May 28, 2026
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Department Peds-Pulmonology - 412014
Posting Open Date 05/27/2026
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Open Rank Pediatric Pulmonologist
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0005955
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 09/01/2026
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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 Division of Pediatric Pulmonology wishes to recruit an early career clinical investigator to expand our clinical and translational research in intrinsic and environmental factors that impact the health of the developing lungs, with a special interest in childhood asthma. The position is Open Rank on the fixed term track, with rank and protected time being determined at a level commensurate with the candidate's experience and accomplishments. This faculty member will closely work and collaborate with investigators at the Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology and Marsico Lung Institute.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
MD/DO or equivalent; BC/BE in Pediatric Pulmonology.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

  • Direct experience in pediatric pulmonary research and a publication track record in international pulmonary health.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/319643
Department Contact Information




Department Contact Name and Title Catherine Detwiller Schamma
Department Contact Telephone or Email catherine_detwiller@med.unc.edu
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.
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