Chair Professor of Department of Neurosurgery (University of North Carolina Chapel Hill )

Job Type: Full-time, Tenured/Tenure Track (Professor level, endowed chair) Location: North Carolina, USA Start Date: July 1, 2026 FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week) Position Overview The university is seeking a nationally recognized academic leader to serve as Chair of Neurosurgery. The role combines executive leadership with a strong foundation in clinical neurosurgery, research excellence, and academic mentorship. The Chair will oversee the department’s full academic mission: Clinical care delivery Research strategy and growth Medical education and residency training Financial and administrative leadership The role is positioned at the level of tenured Professor with an endowed chair, with final rank determined upon appointment. Department Focus The Department of Neurosurgery provides comprehensive care across major subspecialties, including: Cerebrovascular surgery (aneurysms, stroke) Brain and spine tumors Epilepsy and functional neurosurgery Pediatric neurosurgery Skull base and pituitary surgery Trauma and critical care neurosurgery The department operates within a multidisciplinary environment including collaborations with oncology, neurology, radiology, and public health units. Leadership Responsibilities Strategic leadership of clinical, academic, and research programs Faculty recruitment, mentoring, and development Financial and operational management of the department Expansion of research funding and institutional partnerships Advancement of education and residency training programs Collaboration across the School of Medicine and UNC Health system Minimum Qualifications MD or DO degree Board certification in Neurological Surgery Eligibility for North Carolina medical licensure Ability to practice medicine in North Carolina Preferred Qualifications Distinguished record of academic neurosurgery practice Strong research portfolio with external funding Proven leadership in academic medicine Commitment to education, diversity, and institutional growth Experience building multidisciplinary clinical/research programs Application Materials Curriculum Vitae / Resume Cover Letter (Optional: additional documents) Key Theme This is a high-level academic leadership appointment combining: Clinical excellence Institutional governance Research expansion Education system leadership If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Job Type: Full-time, Tenured/Tenure Track (Professor level, endowed chair)
Location: North Carolina, USA
Start Date: July 1, 2026
FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week)

Position Overview

The university is seeking a nationally recognized academic leader to serve as Chair of Neurosurgery. The role combines executive leadership with a strong foundation in clinical neurosurgery, research excellence, and academic mentorship.

The Chair will oversee the department’s full academic mission: