University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
Get job alerts from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill straight to your inbox
New
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801Posting Open Date:09/21/2023Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Facul
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Faculty Positions in Basic and Translational Cancer ResearchNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:OBGYN-Horizons-412480Career Area:OtherIs this an internal only recruitment?:NoPosting Open Date :08/07/2023Application Deadline:12/22/2023P
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Early Childhood TeacherNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Radiology-412801Career Area :Accounting/Finance/AuditingPosting Open Date:12/06/2023Application Deadline:12/20/2023Open Until Filled:NoPosi
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Business Operations ProfessionalNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:OBGYN-Horizons-412480Career Area:OtherIs this an internal only recruitment?:NoPosting Open Date :11/15/2023Application Deadline:12/22/2023P
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Human Services Program Support TechnicianNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Radiology - Breast Imaging - 412804Posting Open Date:12/06/2023Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Open Rank
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Open RankNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Emergency Medicine - 411201Career Area :Research ProfessionalsPosting Open Date:12/06/2023Application Deadline:12/15/2023Position Type:Temp
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Soc/Clin Research AssistantNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Neuroscience Center-428601Career Area :Accounting/Finance/AuditingPosting Open Date:12/06/2023Application Deadline:12/19/2023Open Until Fil
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Business Manager 1New
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Peds-Wilmington - 412012Posting Open Date:05/02/2023Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Pediatric Hospitalis
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Pediatric HospitalistNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Medicine Hospitalist - 411404Posting Open Date:11/22/2022Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Open Rank Fixed
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Open Rank Fixed Term TrackNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Psychiatry - Research-412250Career Area:Research ProfessionalsIs this an internal only recruitment?:NoPosting Open Date :12/06/2023Applicat
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Senior Clinical Research Data CoordinatorNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Health Policy and Management - 461001Application Deadline:12/11/2023Position Type:Visiting / Part-time FacultyWorking Title:Executives in R
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Executives in ResidenceNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Family Medicine - 411601Posting Open Date:10/25/2023Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Clinical Assistant P
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Clinical Assistant ProfessorNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:FS-Bldg Svcs-HMaint-Electrical-245411Career Area:Facilities and Skilled TradesIs this an internal only recruitment?:NoPosting Open Date :08
Posted 1 day ago
View details about ElectricianNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Biomedical Engineering - 424601Career Area :Research ProfessionalsPosting Open Date:12/07/2023Application Deadline:12/11/2023Position Type:
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Research TechnicianNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:School of Education-340100Career Area :Student ServicesPosting Open Date:12/07/2023Application Deadline:01/15/2024Open Until Filled:NoPosit
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Assistant Dean for Student AffairsNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Comparative Medicine-621500Career Area:Administrative/Clerical SupportIs this an internal only recruitment?:NoPosting Open Date :12/06/2023
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Executive AssistantNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:SW-School of Social Work - 380100Posting Open Date:12/06/2023Application Deadline:12/05/2024Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Fa
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty (2)New
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Kenan-Flagler Bus Sch-330100Career Area :Public Relations/Communications/MarketingPosting Open Date:12/07/2023Application Deadline:12/20/20
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Associate Director, Prospect ManagementNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:Epidemiology - 463501Posting Open Date:12/07/2023Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Postdoctoral ScholarPosition Title:Postdoctoral Researc
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Postdoctoral Research AssociateNew
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, NC
Department:SOP-DPET - 452200Career Area :Research ProfessionalsPosting Open Date:12/07/2023Application Deadline:12/11/2023Position Type:Temporary Staf
Posted 1 day ago
View details about Laboratory Assistant
View all jobs from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill