The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Health Sciences Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an accomplished and energetic leader to serve as Chair and Associate Dean for the Department of Health Sciences.

The Department of Health Sciences has robust education, research, and clinical programs and annually enrolls more than 460 students in its certificate, undergraduate, masters, professional doctorate, PhD and residency programs. The Chair and Associate Dean of Health Sciences is responsible for the overall management, budget, personnel, resource allocation, and academic planning for the department. The Chair and Associate Dean will provide vision, leadership, and direction in the clinical, research, education, and service missions of the department across its 7 divisions including Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Science, Speech and Hearing Sciences. An eighth division, Neurodiagnostic Sleep Science, is planned for the fall of 2024. The Department is home to 14 academic programs, 6 clinical practice locations, and various centers and programs, including the nationally known Center for Literacy and Disability Studies. Four of the department's academic programs are in the top ten US News and World Report Rankings.

The UNC School of Medicine is ranked #5 nationally in NIH funding among public universities. Research in the Department of Health Sciences can be categorized into the four primary areas: 1) Children, Families and Development; 2) Community Health, Education and Wellness; 3) Aging, Rehabilitation, and Participation; and 4) Research Tools, Technology and Methodology. In 2022, the Department of Health Sciences received $6.5 million in awards and was featured in 86 publications across its range of disciplines.

The selected individual will lead a diverse group of faculty, trainees, and staff members and will oversee all aspects of the Department, including clinical practice, education, research, and fiscal management consistent with the strategic planning of the UNC School of Medicine and UNC Hospitals/UNC Health.

This recruitment is Open Track/Open Rank and the appropriate track and rank will be determined once the top candidate is selected. In addition to a primary faculty appointment in the Department of Health Sciences, the selected candidate will hold a secondary EHRA Non-Faculty administrative appointment as Department Chair and Associate Dean.

Doctoral degree required. Eligible for a North Carolina license when needed, ability to obtain clinical privileges at UNC Hospitals/UNC Health, and a firm understanding of the various health professions.

A distinguished record of research accomplishment, a strong commitment to clinical excellence, extensive experience in education and training healthcare professionals from all backgrounds, and clear demonstration of the qualities needed to lead and manage a multifaceted academic department into the future.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.