Adjunct Associate Professor

Department:

Neurosurgery – 414202
Application Deadline:

11/01/2026
Position Type:

Visiting / Part-time Faculty
Working Title:

Adjunct Associate Professor
Appointment Type:

Adjunct Faculty
Position Number:

20076511
Vacancy ID:

F003721
Full-time/Part-time:

Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week:

0.01
FTE:

0
Position Location:

North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date:

11/01/2026
Estimated duration of appointment:

1 year
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:

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 Neurosurgery is seeking an Adjunct Associate Professor to assist with performing epilepsy cases. The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) invites applications for a fellowship-trained Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon to join our growing multidisciplinary program. The successful candidate will join a dynamic academic environment comprising 12 neurosurgeons with expertise across subspecialties, supported by robust clinical, research, and educational infrastructure within the UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
Fellowship training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery.
The ability to work effectively with neurosurgical, critical care, and other clinician partners is paramount.
The position requires that the candidate have, or be able to obtain, a medical license in the state of North Carolina and be credentialed to practice medicine at UNC Health Care System.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Demonstrated expertise in the evaluation and surgical treatment of epilepsy.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.