The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Academic Neuropathologist
The role focuses on diagnostic surgical neuropathology, autopsy neuropathology, and ophthalmologic pathology, with a preference for a second area of interest in a sub-specialized surgical pathology service, autopsy, or research. The successful candidate will also contribute to teaching residents, fellows, medical students, and graduate students, and may be eligible for membership in the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Key Responsibilities
- • diagnostic surgical neuropathology
- • autopsy neuropathology
- • ophthalmologic pathology
- • contribute to the teaching of residents, fellows, medical students, and graduate students
Required
- • Medical Doctorate degree
- • be board-certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology
- • be eligible to obtain a medical license in North Carolina
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
- • full-time employees 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 Pathology Lab Med - Clinical - 413802
Posting Open Date 01/08/2026
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Academic Neuropathologist
Appointment Type Open Rank
Vacancy ID FAC0005782
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026
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 Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking an Academic Neuropathologist for a tenure-track/tenured, variable, or fixed-term position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, with an FTE of 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE .
This position will involve diagnostic surgical neuropathology, autopsy neuropathology and ophthalmologic pathology; preferably with a second area of interest in a sub-specialized surgical pathology service, autopsy, or research. The successful candidate will be eligible for membership in the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and will contribute to the teaching of residents, fellows, medical students, and graduate students.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Medical Doctorate degree, be board-certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology and be eligible to obtain a medical license in North Carolina.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Not applicable.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Please upload a Summary of Career Goals as the required Other Document. Please include the names and contact information for four (4) referees on the List of References.
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/311561
Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Ben Cho, Assistant Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email Benjamin.Cho@unchealth.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 Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.
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 Pathology Lab Med - Clinical - 413802
Posting Open Date 01/08/2026
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Academic Neuropathologist
Appointment Type Open Rank
Vacancy ID FAC0005782
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026
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 Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking an Academic Neuropathologist for a tenure-track/tenured, variable, or fixed-term position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, with an FTE of 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE .
This position will involve diagnostic surgical neuropathology, autopsy neuropathology and ophthalmologic pathology; preferably with a second area of interest in a sub-specialized surgical pathology service, autopsy, or research. The successful candidate will be eligible for membership in the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and will contribute to the teaching of residents, fellows, medical students, and graduate students.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Medical Doctorate degree, be board-certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology and be eligible to obtain a medical license in North Carolina.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Not applicable.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Please upload a Summary of Career Goals as the required Other Document. Please include the names and contact information for four (4) referees on the List of References.
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/311561
Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Ben Cho, Assistant Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email Benjamin.Cho@unchealth.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 Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.
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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