Assistant Professor WOT - Vascular Surgery
Position Overview
Organization: Surgery
Title: Assistant Professor WOT - Vascular Surgery
Position Details
Position Description
The Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine requests applications and nominations for a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor without tenure by reason of funding (WOT). Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. The expected start date is Summer 2023.
At the rank of Assistant Professor WOT, the base salary range for this position will be $27,084 - $31,250 per month ($325,008 – $375,000 annually). Base salaries at all ranks will be commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through UWP. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.
For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf
The position’s primary clinical responsibility will be the provision of a wide range of evaluation, consultation and surgical treatment services for adult vascular surgery patients at the University of Washington Medical center – Northwest Campus (UWMC-NW), and the Montlake Campus (UWMC-ML). This position will take a full complement of system call covering Harborview Medical Center, UWMC – Montlake and Northwest Campuses.
The Vascular Surgery practice at UWMC-NW and UWMC-ML is diverse. The clinical responsibilities for this position include:
- Complex Open and Endovascular Aortic Procedures for Aneurysm, Dissection, Trauma, and Infection
- Vascular Trauma
- Dialysis Access
- Limb Preservation; both open and endovascular procedures
- Vascular Access
- Intra-operative Vascular Emergencies
- Carotid
- Other Aneurysmal Disease
- Amputation
In addition to clinical practice the position will participate in the education of surgical residents and medical students. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an area of scholarly expertise, as expected of every faculty member, in consultation with the Division and Section Chiefs. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
Qualifications
A successful candidates must have an MD degree (or foreign equivalent), and be board eligible in vascular and endovascular surgery (or foreign equivalent) by July 1, 2023.
In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Instructions
Interested candidates should apply via Interfolio, upload a cover letter outlining qualifications for the position, current curriculum vitae, contact information for 4 professional references, and a statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (i.e., diversity statement).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.