Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Without Tenure (WOT), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
Position Overview
Organization: Pediatrics, Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Without Tenure (WOT), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
Position Details
Position Description
The Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics, at the University of Washington School of Medicine, in partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital is seeking candidates for a full-time position at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (WOT) without tenure by reason of funding, on the Clinician-Scholar Faculty pathway. Anticipated start date is Summer 2026.
Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). 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. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professor range: $13,641 - $20,461 per month ($163,692- $245,532 annually), Associate Professor range: $16,487 - $24,730 per month ($197,844 - $296,760 annually), Professor range: $19,820 - $29,729 per month ($237,840 - $356,748 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).
The successful candidate will lead the development of a new Comprehensive Asthma Program at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates with leadership skills and/or clinical expertise in asthma. The faculty member will work collaboratively to build an inpatient, outpatient and community-based program that integrates clinical care with advocacy and research. There is opportunity for both original research and research partnerships within the Center for Respiratory Biology and Therapeutics in the Seattle Children’s Research Institute for the candidate. In the Clinician-Scholar academic track, the candidate will be expected to engage in scholarship. Mentorship resources will be provided per the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine and the UW Department of Pediatrics. Additionally, the Asthma Program will collaborate with the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic to deliver asthma care to the community. The candidate will be expected to actively participate in Divisional and Departmental activities. There is opportunity and support for academic growth and career development, leadership and educational endeavors at all levels. The Division focuses on equity, quality of care, continuous process improvement, safety, clinical standardization, education, research and academic success. Diversity and inclusion are priorities for the Division.
The candidate will conduct clinical research or engage in scholarly activity in an area of Pulmonary Medicine dealing with chronic conditions with health equity in mind. The research focus will align with the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the candidate will interact with medical students, residents, and pulmonary fellows in training.
Rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is a full-time appointment.
All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent), medical licensure in the state of Washington and Board Eligibility or Certification in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine (or foreign equivalent) and have completed a US accredited pediatric pulmonary medicine fellowship by the start date of employment.
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 submit via Interfolio, a current curriculum vitae, a personal cover letter, a diversity statement of past and planned contributions. The diversity statement should address current and/or future commitments to and experiences with equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Please contact Terri Laguna MD, terri.laguna@seattlechildrens.org if additional information is required.
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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