Open Rank Faculty Position without tenure (WOT), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetic Medicine
Position Overview
Organization: Pediatrics, Genetic Medicine
Title: Open Rank Faculty Position without tenure (WOT), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetic Medicine
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetic Medicine at University of Washington is recruiting two full-time academic biochemical geneticists at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, without tenure (WOT) on the Clinician-Scholar pathway. Salary and academic appointment at University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank.
Assistant Professors 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.
Associate and full Professors hold indefinite 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.
Responsibilities will include patient care (inpatient consultations, primary inpatient service, outpatient biochemical genetics clinics at the various Seattle Children's Hospital sites and the University of Washington, and regional clinics in Washington) and teaching of medical students and residents. Opportunities will be available for clinical research and collaboration with physician/scientists in the Seattle Children’s Research Institute and basic scientists in the Departments of Pediatrics and Genome Sciences at the University of Washington. If there is interest and applicant meets qualification, applicant could assume Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship direction. Medical biochemical genetic services are currently provided by five biochemical geneticists, three genetic counselors, three nurses, three dietitians, and one social worker.
All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
Anticipated start date is Summer 2024.
The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professors $11,588 - $17,381 per month ($139,056 - $208,572 annually), Associate Professors $13,294 - $19,940 per month ($159,528 - $239,280 annually), Professors $16,253 - $24,379 per month ($195,036 - $292,548 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.
Positive factors for consideration include but are not limited to board certification in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Have an MD, or DO, or MD/DO combined (or foreign equivalent)
- Be either board-certified or board-eligible in Clinical Genetics
- Be either board-certified or board-eligible in Clinical Biochemical Genetics or Medical Biochemical Genetics
- Be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington
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 3 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 submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter and a diversity statement. The diversity statement should address current and/or future commitments to and experiences with equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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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