Pediatric Hepatology Section Chief - Open Rank
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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. The Section Chief of Pediatric Hepatology will be responsible
for: 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 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
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