New faculty vacancies, July 1


Tenured/Tenure Track

Nominations, applications and inquiries should be directed to the listing department

History

Rank: Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: As early as 7-1-98

Specialization in the history of Native Americans of the Southeastern United States. Preference will be given to candidates who also have demonstrated scholarly accomplishments & excellent teaching qualifications in the history of North Carolina Native Americans.

Leisure Studies & Recreation Administration

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 1-1-98 or 7-1-98

Recreation. Responsibilities: Research & scholarship including publishing & grant writing in areas related to the mission of the Curriculum in areas related to race, class, non-native residents, high risk youth, or rural populations; teaching in undergraduate & graduate general recreation core; advising undergraduates & Masterís students; service to university, state, & profession. Qualifications: An earned doctoral degree with at least one degree in recreation is preferred along with demonstrated & potential success in research & scholarship. Teaching & practitioner experience is desirable.

Political Science

Rank: Associate Professor or Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-99

American Politics. Senior position in the field of American National Institutions. Candidates should be committed to excellence in both research & teaching. Seeking a scholar who is engaged in systematic analysis of the highest quality & who has already made major theoretical contributions to the field. We are particularly interested in candidates who research & teaching programs focus on the Congress.

Institute of Government

Rank: Rank Open (Tenured/Tenure Track or Fixed Term)

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: Anticipated 11-1-97

Two positions. Specializing in Assistance to School Boards. Seeking candidates whose primary responsibilities will be to provide assistance to the members of North Carolinaís 117 local public school boards, beginning 11-1-97. Candidates are especially sought who have demonstrated skills in areas relevant to public school governance, including one or more of the following: effective oversight of management by governing boards, education policy & administration, finance & budgeting, leadership, & group process. Duties include designing & conducting training for school boards, consultation, & publishing practical material for school boards. Duties may also include teaching, consulting & writing for other public management faculty. An advanced degree in education, psychology, public administration, public policy, or related field & a record of, or demonstrated potential for, research & publication are required. Experience in the field of public school education highly desirable; ability to work in that field is essential. The successful candidate must demonstrate ability to earn the confidence of school board clients & to maintain an effective relationship with them as a client group. Must also have the ability & the desire to work collaboratively with a network of service providers & be willing to travel within NC to serve clients in their communities.

Institute of Government

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: Anticipated 12-1-97 or earlier

Public Law & Government, specializing in environmental law. Work will include aspects of the following: city & county responsibilities & authority in managing & regulating air & water quality; city & county compliance with environmental statutes & regulations; land-use regulation associated with watershed protection; hazardous waste disposal & local government responsibilities & potential liability under CERCLA, RCRA, & related state laws; local government responses to leaking underground storage tanks; local government authority to use common law remedies to abate environmental degradation; & various legal issues that arise from local government efforts to protect & enhance environmental quality such as pre-emption by state & federal statutes, powers of city councils, boards of county commissioners, & county boards of health, interpretation of state & federal statues & rules, & jurisdiction of various state & federal agencies. Will write for, consult with, & teach an audience of mostly city & county managers, attorneys, planners, health directors, & utility directors, as well as other interested governmental officials & the public. Work is centered in Chapel Hill, but requires travel & consultation around the state.

Kenan-Flagler Business School

Rank: Rank Open (Tenured, Tenure Track or Fixed Term)

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-98

Two positions. Finance. Incumbents should have research interests & the ability to teach in at least two of the following areas: real estate, international finance, corporate finance, financial institutions & markets, teaching at various levels will be required.

Kenan-Flagler Business School

Rank: Rank Open (Tenured, Tenure Track or Fixed Term)

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-98

Two positions. Marketing. Entry-level candidates must demonstrate strong potential for making important research contributions & for higher ranks must have already established a strong research & teaching record. Experience with executive education is also desirable. Individuals with interests in economic modeling, consumer behavior, new products, pricing, advertising, & public policy are of particular interest to us.

Institute on Aging

Rank: Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-97

Director. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a distinguished record of research teaching &/or public service in aging. Experience in acquiring research grants & in program development. The candidate should have a strong commitment to interdisciplinary work along with experience in fostering such activities in aging.

Diagnostic Sciences

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 1-1-98

Emphasis on oral maxillofacial pathology. Duties include participation in undergraduate dental, dental hygiene, & graduate education; research; patient care; & professional service. Candidates should possess a DDS degree or equivalent, board certification in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, demonstrated interest in teaching, & a strong potential or recognized level of scholarship. The selected candidate should be eligible for dental licensure by the NC State Board.

Orthodontics

Rank: Associate Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 10-1-97

Seeking applicants with clinical orthodontic training leading to eligibility for the American Board of Orthodontics & Ph.D. in Psychology. Responsibilities include: a) evaluation of psychosocial factors in the compliance of orthodontic & orthognathic surgical patients treatment & in their reaction to & success with treatment b) teaching at the predoctoral & postdoctoral levels in orthodontics; and c) clinical supervision of orthodontic residents. Participation in Dental Faculty Practice is available. Demonstrated productivity in research is mandatory.

Rank: Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 1-98

Applicants should have fellowship experience & must be board certified in Anesthesiology. Evidence of research interest, experience & productivity is required.

Biomedical Engineering/Medicine

Rank: Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

Division of Medical Computing & Informatics. The individual should have substantial expertise in Medical Informatics. The University has a National Library of Medicine fellowship training program in Medical Informatics,. & the faculty member will be expected to assist in fellow training & mentoring. The faculty member will be expected to develop an active investigative program in Medical Informatics. Applicants should have M.D. & be board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine.

Biomedical Engineering

Rank: Associate Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

The successful candidate should have an earned doctorate in biomedical engineering & at least ten years of teaching & research experience within the academic environment. Candidates demonstrating a strong record of acquiring & maintaining extramural &/or collaborative funding & those having an extensive record of academic achievement at the graduate level will be given strongest consideration. Demonstrated expertise in the following areas of research & education is required: linear control theory, digital signal processing, biomedical instrumentation, cardiac electrophysiology for both in situ and Langendorff perfused preparations, amperometric & potentiometric microsensor/biosensor technology development, & real-time computer applications.

Medical Allied Health Professions/Center for Development & Learning

Rank: Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 1-1-97

Responsibilities include evaluation & treatment of language & speech disorders in children with learning & other developmental disabilities, participation on interdisciplinary teams serving clients with low severity disabilities, supervision of graduate students, research & teaching graduate courses in SLP. Requirements include the CCC/SLP, a doctorate in speech-language pathology with a major emphasis in psycholinguistics, NC license to practice SLP (or qualified for such a license), five years experience with children with developmental &/or learning disabilities. Experience on interdisciplinary teams & research grantsmanship capabilities preferred.

Medicine

Rank: Rank Open

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

Division of Cardiology. Seeking individual to serve as Medical Director for the Cardiac Transplant Program directing the medical aspects of cardiac transplantation & coordinating clinical activities closely with the surgical Chief of Cardiac Transplantation. Individual will also coordinate with the heart failure program, service as attending in the inpatient & outpatient services, & develop & participate in research protocols involving cardiac transplantation & cardiac failure. MD, board certified or eligible in cardiology. Experience in the management of cardiac transplant patients preoperatively, during hospitalization & postoperatively, as well as experience with research protocols involving transplant & congestive failure patients. Prefer person skilled in cardiac catheterization & cardiac biopsy.

Medicine

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 9-1-97

Endocrinology/Diabetes. The Diabetes Care Center. An interest in clinical care & teaching in diabetes & metabolic diseases is necessary. Excellent opportunities for clinical research.

Medicine

Rank: Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 1-1-98

The Internal Medicine Training Program of Moses Cone Hospital in conjunction with UNC-CH, seeks an academic general internist. Major role is that of clinician-teacher to residents & students in primary-care oriented training program. Special interests in either ambulatory care or critical care helpful. Time & support are provided for scholarly work, including clinical research.

Medicine

Rank: Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-98

Division of Digestive Diseases & Nutrition. Seeking individual to attend in Endoscopy, Biliary Endoscopy, GI Consults, GI Ward, & GI Clinic. To conduct clinical research in Gastroenterology. To participate in teaching medical students, residents, & fellows.

Neurosciences Center

Rank: Professor/Director

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: Not Specified

Seeking a Director with a distinguished record of scientific

achievement, strong administrative abilities, a broad view of neuroscience & the ability to work effectively with departments & other centers in establishing collaborative research programs.

Neurology

Rank: Rank Open

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-96

Seeking a neurologist to develop a stroke program. Qualifications: MD degree, board certified in Neurology & should have additional training in the management of stroke & will be expected to develop clinical care & research programs in conjunction with related specialties.

Neurology

Rank: Rank Open

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 11-1-96

Director of Epilepsy Center. The Center has programs in clinical treatment of adults & children, EEG & evoked potentials including telemetry, drug development protocols & in Epilepsy Surgery. Must be a Neurologist, board certified by American Boards of Psychiatry & Neurology, & by American Board of Clinical Neuophysiology, with own research interest, & with experience in administration.

Orthopaedics

Rank: Rank Open/Director of Orthopaedic Research

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-95

Division of Orthopaedics. Position available for MD or Ph.D. Minimum requirements include specialized training in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry. Will be expected to develop &/or direct research education of students & orthopaedic residents. Participation in clinical research programs is also desirable. Proven ability to obtain substantial grant support is essential.

Orthopaedics

Rank: Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-97

Wake Medical Education Institute. Seeking a board certified/ board eligible orthopaedist with an interest in acute & reconstructive trauma surgery, as well as general orthopaedic care. Responsibilities include patient care, orthopaedic trauma call coverage, close supervision of orthopaedic residents, & research. A commitment to medical education is essential. Extensive opportunities exist for clinical & basic science research. Fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma surgery is desirable.

Department/Unit Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: Summer 1996

Seeking an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. investigator to join a developing program in human cancer genetics. The candidate should be experienced in molecular genetics & have an interest in molecular diagnostics. Preference will be given to candidates with board certification in pathology. He/She will join a team of basic & clinical investigators whose goal is to study & treat populations at genetic risk for cancer.

Pediatrics

Rank: Associate Professor or Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-97

Division Chief, Pediatric Critical Care. Minimum qualifications include: board certification in Pediatrics & Pediatric Critical Care, & a record of excellence in academic scholarship. Clinical care & teaching activity. Prior leadership experiences are desirable.

Pediatrics

Rank: Associate Professor

Application Deadline: 8-15-97

Starting Date: 11-1-97

Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Must hold Ph.D. in biochemistry or molecular biology & have extensive experience in studies of growth factors in development utilizing molecular biology, cell biology & developmental biology approaches. Must show evidence of successful interaction with MD researchers in a clinical department. Primary responsibilities: interact with established research programs in the divisions, establish independent research program related to growth factors or growth factor signaling preferably in area of lung development, teach trainees in the divisions & the Department of Pediatrics laboratory based skills in biochemistry, molecular biology & cell biology. Maintain & supervise core facility to serve investigators in the department through technology transfer & experimental design consultations. Must secure & maintain extramural funds for salary support.

Physiology

Rank: Rank Open

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-96

Four positions. Neuroscience. Applications are invited from individuals holding the Ph.D. &/or MD degree with at least two years of postdoctoral experience. While applicants with research interests in any area of neuroscience will be considered, those in molecular, cellular, systems, or developmental neuroscience are particularly welcome.

Physiology

Rank: Rank Open

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-97

Two positions. Seeking candidates with a Ph.D., M.D. or the equivalent degree & at least two years of postdoctoral experience. Seeking individuals who will establish vigorous research programs investigating physiological processes at the molecular & cellular levels & participate effectively in the departmentís graduate & medical student teaching programs. Applications from all physiological disciplines will be considered, but for one position, preference will be given to individuals whose research interests complement existing programs in endocrine/gastrointestinal physiology &/or cardiovascular/renal physiology.

Psychiatry

Rank: Rank Open

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: Not Specified

Seeking a Neuropsychologist to provide leadership in neuroimaging research for the Department & the Mental Health & Neuroscience Clinical Research Center. Candidates should have an M.D. or Ph.D., postdoctoral training in psychiatry or psychology together with expertise in structural &/or functional magnetic resonance imaging & spectroscopy & a documented record of accomplishment in the area of psychosis &/or affective disorders research. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with a team of MHCRC investigators from UNC & Duke, but also will be expected & receive support to develop independent research.

Surgery

Rank: Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-96

The successful candidate should have notable achievement in surgical education & some demonstrated ability in administration with experience &/or training in trauma & burns as well as all aspects of General Surgery. Applicants must be board certified/board eligible.

Nursing, School of

Rank: Distinguished Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 9-1-98

Social & Administrative Systems. Seeking a nationally recognized individual with an established record of scholarship & extramural funding. An earned doctorate in nursing or a related field, demonstrated excellence in teaching, & qualifications for the rank of professor with tenure are required. The individual must be committed to continuing an active program of research, collaborating with colleagues, & providing leadership to faculty & students related to nursing systems. Of particular interest are the areas of health economics, cost-effectiveness, care delivery, quality of care, technology assessment, informatics &/or health policy. The named professorship is for a period of ten years (renewable).

Pharmacy, School of

Rank: Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: Not Specified

Chair, Pharmaceutical Policy & Evaluative Science. Seeking qualified applicants with a track record of proven skills in teaching, research, & service. The ideal applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills & be able to encourage & direct multidisciplinary activities.

Nutrition

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-98

The candidateís research interests should be in the general area of nutrition or metabolism at the cellular or molecular level. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are using techniques of molecular biology to investigate nutrition-related questions in biochemistry, physiology, endocrinology, or gastroenterology. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an independent research program, to mentor graduate students, & to contribute to excellence in nutritional biochemisty/metabolism instruction.

Nutrition

Rank: Rank Open

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 4-15-98

Public Health Nutrition. This could include an emphasis on program intervention or evaluation, public health nutrition management, or policy development. Seeking an individual interested & skilled in population level dietary behavior & change. Candidates will ideally have strong research & teaching skills & a community-based or larger population research perspective.

Fixed Term

All appointments for one year unless noted otherwise.

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Rank: Research Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

Length of Appointment: 3 years

Ph.D. in Biophysics, Biochemistry, or Chemistry. Three to four years postdoctoral experience with strong publication record. Duties require demonstrated competence for: 1) supervise a multi-user equipment facility with Beckman Analytical Ultracentrifuges, BIAcore-2000 surface plasmon resonance instrument, circular dichroism, calorimetry & fluorescence spectrometers; 2) instruct faculty/students in experimental design & data collections; 3) assist in writing grant applications & manuscripts.

Biomedical Engineering

Rank: Research Assistant Professor or Research

Associate Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

Length of Appointment: 3 years

The successful candidate is expected to: 1) have demonstrated ability to work with a broad range of healthcare professionals to develop a funded research program related to telemedicine/telehealth applications, 2) have credentials for teaching at the graduate level in one or more of the following areas: telecommunications/networking, microelectronics, & bioinstrumentation, & 3) work closely with existing faculty in departmentís Instrumentation/Microelectronics/Telemedicine & Medical Informatics tracks. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

Biomedical Engineering

Rank: Research Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

Physiology & Neuroscience. The successful applicant is expected to: 1) have demonstrated ability to work productively with researchers & faculty interested in the computational & problem solving capacities of arterial & living neural networks, 2) have credentials for teaching at the graduate level in one or more of the following areas: sensorimotor systems neuroscience, neural network modeling & simulations, & mechanisms of sensation/perception, & 3) work closely with existing faculty in the departmentís systems Physiology & Neuroscience tracks. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

Cell Biology & Anatomy

Rank: Research Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 12-1-96

Length of Appointment: Not Specified

Seeking individual for the study of protein-protein interactions in apoptosis & signal transduction. Protein-protein interactions will be examined in vitro & in vivo using GFP mutants & fluorescence resonance energy transfer microscopy. Experience in molecular biology & immunoprecipation techniques & digitized fluorescence microscopy is advantageous.

Cell Biology & Anatomy

Rank: Research Instructor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

Requires participation in research on immunocontraceptive development at the cellular & molecular level. A Ph.D. in reproductive biology, at least three years of postdoctoral experience in immunology & molecular biology & experience working with non-human primates are required. Appointment is contingent upon continued availability of funds.

Cell Biology & Anatomy

Rank: Research Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

Seeking individual to conduct research on the function of alternatively spliced integrin cytoplasmic domains in muscle differentiation. Requires Ph.D. in Cell Biology & minimum of four years postdoctoral experience working with muscle differentiation in tissue culture, cytoskeletal proteins, integrins & signaling components.

Family Medicine

Rank: Rank Open (Clinician Educator)

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

Length of Appointment: Not Specified

This position is 75% FTE. Excellent opportunity for a physician interested in clinical teaching, patient care & research in an academic practice setting. This position will also be responsible for fund raising activities. Family Practice Obstetrics included. Prior practice, teaching & fellowship training preferred.

Family Medicine

Rank: Not Specified

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-97

Length of Appointment: Not Specified

Clinician Educator. The New Hanover Regional Medical Center in affiliation with UNC-CH & the Coastal Area Health Education Center is expanding its Family Medicine Residency Training Program. Responsible for teaching, patient care, administration & scholarly activities. Specific responsibilities include development & administration of rural education activities. Applicants must demonstrate qualities consistent with comprehensive care of families to include maternal/child health. Board certification or board eligible in Family Practice required.

Family Medicine

Rank: Rank Open

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

Length of Appointment: Not Specified

Two positions. Clinician/Educator. The department in association with UNC Hospitals & Chatham Hospital seeks experienced family physicians to join a newly-established rural family practice clinical teaching site. The practice provides emergency services to Chatham Hospital in addition to its ongoing comprehensive care to people in the community (obstetrics included). Preferred candidates should be board certified in Family Practice & be experienced in community practice & emergency room care.

Medical Allied Health Professions

Rank: Clinical Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 9-1-97

Length of Appointment: 1-3 years

Division of Speech & Hearing Services. Seeking a Ph.D. audiologist to provide clinical service, clinical instruction of graduate students, & administrative responsibility for clinical services in audiology. The successful candidate will teach two courses: a graduate seminar in hearing aid selection/fitting & a course in adult aural rehabilitation for graduate students in audiology & speech-language pathology.

Medicine

Rank: Research Instructor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-97

Director of Mouse Physiology Laboratory. Qualifications: Applicant must have an M.D. degree & completed a training program in microsurgery. At least four years experience performing microsurgery in the mouse is required. Should have expertise in mouse models of mechanical overload (pressure & volume) using microsurgical techniques & experience with microsurgery on mouse fetal circulation. In addition a thorough knowledge of hemodynamic measurements & placement of micromanometer catheters in the mouse is a requirement. Knowledge of echocardiography as it applies to small animals is an asset but not a requirement.

Medicine

Rank: Research Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

Research-based position that involves studies of molecular & cell biology of respiratory epithelial ciliated cells. A variety of in vivo and in vitro approaches will be required for such studies. A Ph.D. plus a minimum of six years of post-doctoral experience is required; expertise in molecular biology, promoter analysis, & cell biology is required.

Medicine

Rank: Clinical Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-97

Seeking Physician Assistant to act as primary clinical liaison for the Medical Oncology aspects of the breast cancer program. Individual will assist in the delivery of clinical care to patients with breast cancer, attend the Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic, assist in the implementation of clinical research protocols, & be involved in translational research projects in breast cancer. Qualifications: Physician Assistant, licensed in NC; Masters degree in a related health profession. Minimum of five years of professional Physician Assistant experience in the management of oncology patients.

Medicine

Rank: Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant

Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-97

Division of Hematology/Oncology. Seeking a senior Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Bone Marrow Transplantation Program. Individual will have responsibility for the management of the therapeutic care of Bone Marrow Transplant patients receiving chemotherapy under the supervision of Oncology Physicians. Qualifications: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, must be licensed by the State of NC Board of Medical Examiners; Masters degree in related health profession. Minimum of three years of professional Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience in the management of oncology patients. Experience with autologous & allogeneic patients desirable.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Rank: Rank Open

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: Not Specified

Length of Appointment: Not Specified

Seeking a board certified or active candidate in general Obstetrics & Gynecology. Requires a special interest in gynecologic surgery & high risk obstetrics.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Rank: Clinical Instructor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Seeking a certified nurse midwife. The candidate must be ACNM certified & have at least three years experience, preferably in an academic medical center. Responsibilities will include provision of antepartum & postpartum care, education of health affairs students & housestaff in prenatal & postnatal, provision of family planning & well woman services, & program development in ambulatory services for women.

Pediatrics

Rank: Clinical Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 4-1-97

Length of Appointment: 3 years

Division of Community Pediatrics. Board eligible or certified general pediatrician for position requiring clinical & education skills in ambulatory care settings with majority of time devoted to activities in community practice. Will have opportunities for teaching residents & participating in clinical research. Previous practice in general practice setting an asset.

Pediatrics

Rank: Clinical Instructor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-97

Length of Appointment: 3 years

Responsibilities include: 1) facilitate discharges from the Newborn Critical Care Center of the NC Childrenís Hospital, 2) establish a case manager relationship with selected patients leaving the Center, 3) coordinate the development follow-up clinic. Some primary patient care of infants in the convalescent unit may also be required. Minimum requirements include: BSN, eligibility for NC licensure, & two years RN NICU experience; NNP or PNP certification preferred.

Psychiatry

Rank: Research Assistant Professor or Research

Associate Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-96

Length of Appointment: Not Specified

Biostatistician. The candidate will be expected to participate in, or interact with, a variety of mental health related research projects, & to direct the Biostatistics Core of the Mental Health Clinical Research Center. High priority will be given to candidates fulfilling the following criteria: 1) background &/or interests in collaborative research related to mental health, ranging from studies of clinical outcome to basic biomedical & biobehavioral mechanisms; 2) evidence of significant potential in collaborative research in biostatistics, including the ability to prepare the biostatistical sections of research grant proposals; & 3) ability to develop independent research directions related to basic or applied biostatistics or bioepidemiology.

Surgery

Rank: Clinical Instructor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

Applicants should possess experience & knowledge in the following: health care network development, provider contracting & compensation, financial analysis, & new product development. The ideal candidate will possess a Masterís degree in health care administration or business administration with a proven record of accomplishments at a senior management level. Superior communication & interpersonal skills are a must.

Nursing, School of

Rank: Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant

Professor (Part Time)

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 7-1-96

Health of Women & Children. Qualifications include: RN licensure in NC, eligibility for approval to practice as a pediatric nurse practitioner in NC, experience working with children of all ages, Masterís degree & certification as pediatric nurse practitioner.

Nursing, School of

Rank: Rank Open

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 8-1-97

Seeking candidate (part-time or full-time) with following qualifications in pediatric nursing: a Masterís degree & a strong background in pediatric nursing. Must be eligible for RN licensure in NC. Duties include teaching in the undergraduate & MSN/Post-Masterís PNP program.

Nursing, School of

Rank: Rank Open (Part-time)

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 8-1-97

Health of Women & Children. Candidates must be masters or doctoral prepared Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, nationally certified & eligible for licensure in NC. Clinical & classroom teaching experience preferred but not required. Willing to negotiate a joint position with someone who is in or wants to be in an NNP practice.

Nursing

Rank: Rank Open (Part-time)

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: 8-1-97

Community & Mental Health. Responsibilities include clinical/field teaching in an undergraduate community health course. Qualifications include a masterís degree in nursing, RN licensure in NC, relevant practice & teaching experience.

Pharmacy, School of

Rank: Research Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Starting Date: ASAP

Gene Therapy Vector Core Director. Ph.D. & 5 years or more experience in virology, molecular biology & gene therapy. Will be expected to coordinate day to day operations & provide training in use of tissue culture needs & viral vector preparation for gene replacement experiments. Ability to initiate & carry out experiments between different research groups in an effort to develop gene delivery techniques appropriate for the specific test system will be required. Will also be expected to play a pivotal role in collaborative work in gene therapy projects & to be competitive in the solicitation of independent research grants.

Nutrition

Rank: Research Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: 7-31-97

Starting Date: 8-1-97

Length of Appointment: 5 years

Seeking individual to direct & coordinate the Medical Nutrition Curriculum Initiative. Development & evaluation of a multimedia nutrition education series for medical education is the primary responsibility of position. A strong foundation & understanding of the interface between nutritional science & a clinical application, as well as experience in the education of medical or health professionals, is essential. Doctoral degree in nutrition preferred.

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