Department:

Peds-AIR - 412002

07/31/2024

Yes

Permanent Faculty

Research Assistant Professor

Fixed Term Faculty

FAC0005163

Full-Time Permanent

40

1

North Carolina, US

Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

10/01/2024

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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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 Allied Health 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 Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Children's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Research Operations Manager for the UNC Food Allergy Initiative. This is a full-time, fixed-term faculty position at the assistant professor level.


The Division offers an exceptionally collaborative environment for the care of children with the full spectrum of pediatric allergy, asthma, and immune deficiency disorders. Clinical care is provided at the UNC Hospitals Children's Specialty Clinics at Carolina Pointe II and the UNC Children's Allergy and Immunology Raleigh Clinic. The UNC Food Allergy Initiative conducts clinical research funded by federal grants and industry sponsors as well as investigator-initiated research.

The successful candidate will be an NP/DNP with a background in pediatric allergy and clinical research. Candidates must be Board Certified nurse practitioners and licensable in North Carolina. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are required.

The successful applicant will be experienced in clinical trials planning and operations (feasibility, contracting, budgeting, recruitment strategies, central and single-site IRB regulatory requirements, safety and protocol training, familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems, trial conduct with research participants, CRO and Sponsor correspondence). Applicant should have experience with the conduct of oral food challenges and the assessment and management of anaphylaxis. Applicant should have ongoing Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification. Team management experience also recommended. They should also have a strong clinical background in the care of pediatric patients with allergy, asthma, and immune disorders.

Not Applicable.