Assistant Professor (WOT) - Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Cystic Fibrosis)
Position Overview
Organization: Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Title: Assistant Professor (WOT) - Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Cystic Fibrosis)
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington (UW) is recruiting for a full-time Assistant Professor (without tenure due to funding) in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine. Patient care efforts will occur primarily at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) Montlake and Northwest Campuses. The successful candidate will conduct research focused on cystic fibrosis. Clinical work will focus on outpatient care in the Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Transplant Clinics, as well as inpatient service based on division and section needs at the UW Medical Center. Teaching responsibilities will include clinical bedside teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.
University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
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 anticipated start date of this position is May 2026 or later.
The base salary range for this position will be $18,000–$22,000 per month ($216,000–$264,000 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 UW Physicians (UWP) 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 UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.
For practitioners holding an appointment in the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, see the link for additional benefits that may be available: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent
- Board certification or eligibility (or foreign equivalent) in pulmonary and critical care medicine
- Eligibility 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 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 the following:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter that includes a concise description of training, scholarly activities, and career goals
- A diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement describing past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion and future plans for continuing these efforts as a faculty member (two pages or less)
- List of 3–5 professional references
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
Benefits Information
The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.
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