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Job description
Department:
Peds-Gastroenterology -
Position Type:
Permanent Faculty
Working Title:
Pediatric Hepatology Section Chief - Open Rank
Appointment Type:
Open Rank
Location:
North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date:
07/01/2026
Position Summary:
As part of our strategic plan toward a new, free‑standing, 550‑bed Children’s hospital, the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, seeks an accomplished academic physician to serve as Section Chief of Pediatric Hepatology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This position is full‑time, fixed term, variable track and/or tenure/tenure track. Rank will be determined at a level commensurate with the applicant’s experience and accomplishments.
The Section Chief will report to the Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology. The ideal candidate will be a nationally recognized leader in pediatric hepatology with the vision and skills to build a world‑class academic liver program. They will have a strong commitment to academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advancing the field of medicine. As part of the planned expansion, this position also comes with significant support from UNC Health in building a pediatric liver transplant team.
Responsibilities:
Providing strategic direction and clinical leadership for the pediatric liver program
Overseeing clinical operations and quality improvement initiatives
Developing and expanding liver transplantation services
Advancing the research mission through clinical trials and translational studies
Fostering the educational mission by teaching medical students, residents, and fellows
Recruiting and mentoring faculty members
Collaborating with leadership across departments and disciplines
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
MD or DO with board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology, additional fellowship training or extensive experience in Pediatric Hepatology.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Proven track record of academic accomplishments in clinical care, research, and education
Strong leadership and administrative skills
Experience in program building and faculty development
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:
Not Applicable.
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Worksite address
chapel hill, NC, 27517, US
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