Clinical Instructor

Radiology - 412801

02/17/2026

05/04/2026

No

Permanent Faculty

Clinical Instructor

Fixed Term Faculty

FAC0005821

Full-Time Permanent

40

1

North Carolina, US

07/01/2026

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.

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 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 prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

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

The Department of Radiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting for a Clinical Instructor faculty appointment within the scope of training of a Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA). The Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) is an integral member of the UNC Department of Radiology care team, providing advanced clinical support for diagnostic and interventional radiology services to enhance patient access, quality, and operational efficiency. Working under the supervision of attending radiologists and in close collaboration with nursing, technologists, and trainees, the RRA delivers advanced radiologic care within their defined scope of practice, institutional credentialing and privileging, service line assignment, and demonstrated competencies, in accordance with departmental policies and supervising radiologist oversight.

Core responsibilities include pre and post procedure patient assessment, patient education and coordination of care, and support during clinic visits related to radiologic procedures or treatments. The RRA performs delegated radiologic procedures and image guided interventions as credentialed and approved, assists with procedural workflow, and ensures timely and accurate clinical documentation. The role requires effective communication of clinical findings and patient status to supervising radiologists and participation in multidisciplinary care coordination.

The RRA actively contributes to quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives, supports patient centered care delivery, and engages in ongoing professional development. This role also supports departmental education efforts and continuous process improvement to advance clinical excellence within radiology services.

Graduate of a Master’s degree radiologist assistant program recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Certification as an RRA-Registered Radiologist Assistant by the ARRT and clinical portfolio of documented number of cases performed during the past 24 months. Proof of maintenance of 50 Continuing Education Credits in accordance with ARRT certification every 2 years.

Skills and Competencies include:

• Clinical Knowledge – imaging professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of patients in one or more specialty areas as a radiologist assistant.
• Communication – excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge – application of pathophysiology and diagnostic imaging. Demonstrated skills in physical assessment, consultation, research and teaching. Professional knowledge sufficient to perform comprehensive patient history to access appropriateness of procedures, and assign protocols. Ability to maintain competency in skills and procedures.

Not Applicable.