Assistant Professor without Tenure, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research
Position Overview
Organization: Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology
Title: Assistant Professor without Tenure, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research
Position Details
Position Description
The Division of Hematology/Oncology and Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine is recruiting a full-time Pediatric Oncologist on the Faculty Scientist track at the level of Assistant Professor, without tenure due to funding (WOT), commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a multi-year appointment over a 12 month service period, July 1 to 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. Anticipated start date is Summer or Fall 2023.
This position will support the department's commitment to basic and/or translational cancer research that is relevant to children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer. Ample laboratory space and resources for the candidate will be provided by the Seattle Children’s Research Institute, where the investigator will join the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research.
In addition to leading their own independent research program, the candidate will provide up to 25% effort to the clinical care of patients as part of a talented multidisciplinary team at Seattle Children’s Hospital, the largest pediatric cancer program in the Pacific Northwest.
All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professors MD $11,882 - $17,823 per month ($142,584 - $213,876 annually), commensurate with 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 Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.
Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through Children’s University Medical Group practice plan. Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative supplement (ADS).
Qualifications
Applicants must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent), and be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Applicants must have completed a pediatric residency and a pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship.
Applicants must provide evidence of research productivity in basic/translational pediatric oncology research
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
Upload CV, cover letter, brief research statement (summarizing research productivity in basic/translational pediatric oncology research), diversity statement and names of 3 academic referees. The diversity statement should address current and/or future commitments to and experiences with equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Applicants will also be expected to conduct a formal presentation to our faculty, which would highlight their current research and plans for developing an externally-funded, independent research program.
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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