The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Pediatric Pulmonology Clinical Assistant Professor
The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology is seeking an early-career Clinical Assistant Professor with a focus on primary ciliary dyskinesia and other suppurative airway diseases. The role includes close collaboration with investigators, involvement in the educational mission, teaching a range of trainees, and participation in scholarly activities.
Key Responsibilities
- • work closely and collaborate with investigators at the Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology and Marsico Lung Institute
- • be involved in the educational mission
- • teach pulmonology fellows, residents, medical and other graduate students
- • participate in other scholarly activities
Required
- • MD/DO or equivalent
- • BC/BE in Pediatric Pulmonology
Preferred
- • demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and academic scholarship
Benefits & Perks
- • professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning
- • exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts
- • savings on local child care centers
- • special rates on select campus events
- • a comprehensive benefits package
- • paid leave
- • a variety of health, life and retirement plans
- • additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Posting Information
Posting Information
Department Peds-Pulmonology - 412014
Posting Open Date 05/27/2026
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Pediatric Pulmonology Clinical Assistant Professor
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0005947
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 08/01/2026
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 Division of Pediatric Pulmonology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an early-career Clinical Assistant Professor with a foccus on primary ciliary dyskineisia and other suppurative airway diseases. The candidate will work closely and collaborate with investigators at the Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology and Marsico Lung Institute. This appointment is on the variable track, for an initial fixed term of 3 years.
The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology offers an exceptionally collaborative environment for the care of children with various respiratory diseases, provided at the North Carolina Children’s Hospital and other sites in the state. The chosen applicant will be involved in the educational mission, teaching pulmonology fellows, residents, medical and other graduate students, and participate in other scholarly activities.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
MD/DO or equivalent; BC/BE in Pediatric Pulmonology.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Preferred candidates will have demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and academic scholarship.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/319586
Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Catherine Detwiller Schamma
Department Contact Telephone or Email catherine_detwiller@med.unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
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.
Posting Information
Department Peds-Pulmonology - 412014
Posting Open Date 05/27/2026
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Pediatric Pulmonology Clinical Assistant Professor
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0005947
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 08/01/2026
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 Division of Pediatric Pulmonology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an early-career Clinical Assistant Professor with a foccus on primary ciliary dyskineisia and other suppurative airway diseases. The candidate will work closely and collaborate with investigators at the Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology and Marsico Lung Institute. This appointment is on the variable track, for an initial fixed term of 3 years.
The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology offers an exceptionally collaborative environment for the care of children with various respiratory diseases, provided at the North Carolina Children’s Hospital and other sites in the state. The chosen applicant will be involved in the educational mission, teaching pulmonology fellows, residents, medical and other graduate students, and participate in other scholarly activities.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
MD/DO or equivalent; BC/BE in Pediatric Pulmonology.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Preferred candidates will have demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and academic scholarship.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/319586
Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Catherine Detwiller Schamma
Department Contact Telephone or Email catherine_detwiller@med.unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
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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