Peer Group Facilitator
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
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.
Position Summary:
The University of North Carolina is seeking a faculty member (current or retired) who has strong skills and experience facilitating discussions around difficult conversations including racism in the academy, microaggressions, and stress. Experience in the biomedical research field is desirable. The person in this position would be involved as a co-facilitator in a research study funded by the National Institutes of Health designed to identify best mentoring practices for racially or ethnically underrepresented early-career biomedical researchers. This individual would facilitate peer group discussions using a semi-structured facilitator’s guide. All sessions are held via Zoom. Individuals from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Employment will require approval by the university and a background check.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Advanced degree (Masters, PhD, MD or equivalent) experience in higher education and experience facilitating discussions around difficult topics.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Experience in Biomedical Research preferred. Must have access to reliable internet.
Apply online at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/232171
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information:
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Academic Personnel Office at facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.
Please note: The Academic Personnel 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
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.