Assistant, Associate or Full Professor without tenure, UW Pediatric Cardiology, Heart Failure/Transplant
Position Overview
Organization: Pediatrics, Cardiology
Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor without tenure, UW Pediatric Cardiology, Heart Failure/Transplant
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a twelve-month appointment. (Assistant Professors are eligible for a 3-year term eligible for renewal beginning July 1, 2030.
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.
As the second largest Department in the UW School of Medicine, Pediatrics has twenty-one clinical divisions with approximately 1,400 academic appointments, including approximately 650 paid faculty members, 134 residents, 70 ACGME fellows, 230 staff employees and over 600 volunteer/affiliate faculty and continues to grow each year. The Department of Pediatrics is a close affiliate of Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH) and Seattle Children's Research Institute (SCRI). Faculty members appointed in the Department are located at various institutions (including Seattle Children’s, UW Medicine, and FHCC), and are part of the Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) clinical practice plan.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Manage acute decompensated heart failure, cardiogenic shock, chronic cardiomyopathy, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplant care including basic transplant immunology in the transplant setting.
- Read and interpret transthoracic echocardiography
- Management of temporary and durable Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).
- Management of outpatients including pediatric cardiomyopathies, chronic heart failure, long term follow-up of heart transplant recipients, and to perform heart transplant evaluation.
- Work cohesively with a diverse team including cardiothoracic surgeons, critical care physicians, nurse coordinators, transplant social workers, nutritionists, other cardiology specialists, and pharmacists.
- Participates in task forces and committees as requested by the applicable service line or Seattle Children’s Leadership.
Clinical Care:
- Participates in outpatient, inpatient cardiology and consultation. Provides excellent clinical care and in the process, supports safe, efficient and high-quality services.
- Ensures appropriate coordination and integration with other services in the care of their patients.
- Engages with consultants and other providers in a multi-disciplinary model of care.
- Read and interpret transthoracic echocardiograms as part of the management of ventricular assist device patients and post-transplant surveillance for rejection.
- Provide excellent communication for high-stakes counseling, including discussing transplant evaluation and selection, VAD indications, palliative care transition, and end-of-life decisions.
Planning:
- Works with administrative and clinical leaders to support quality and performance improvement to ensure that program goals are attained.
- Participates in task forces and committees, as applicable to Service line or Seattle Children’s leadership.
Regulatory:
- Supports timely review of any patient safety events.
- Responds in a timely manner to physician or patient related feedback or complaints.
- Supports legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Participates regularly in physician variability documentation and regulatory conferences to maintain lab accreditation.
- Supports and participates in M&M program and identifies opportunities for improvement
- Provides input to continuing education activities designed to maintain and enhance competencies
- Maintains professionalism with regards to billing, documentation, conference attendance and collaboration with peers, trainees, staff, patients and families.
Research:
- Identifies opportunities and actively participate in scientific investigations and collaborations.
- Maintains academic productivity commensurate for rank and for the Clinician-Scholar.
Education:
- Supports cardiac clinical educational programs for medical students, residents, fellows, APPs, coordinators, and nursing.
- Provides advanced clinical and research training for categorical and 4th year fellows.
- Participates and contributes to quality improvement projects and/or curriculum development.
Candidates will be considered across a range of interests in pediatric heart failure and transplantation.
The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professor range: $22,589 - $27,336 per month ($271,068 - $328,032 annually), Associate Professor range: $26,661 - $31,974 per month ($319,932 - $383,688 annually), Professor range: $32,858 - $41,175 per month ($394,296 - $494,100 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. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through Children’s University Medical Group practice plan.
Compensation provided by Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Please see additional benefits that may be available: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CUMG-Benefits-Summary-for-recruiting.pdf.
Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative duty supplement (ADS).
All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.
Qualifications
Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- MD, DO (or foreign equivilent)
- Completion of a 4th year training in heart failure and transplant is required.
- Board certified or eligible (or foreign equivalent) in Pediatric Cardiology
- Must be currently licensed as a physician or eligible for licensure as a physician in Washington state.
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
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than November 1, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by October 31, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/192097. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:
1. a cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
2. a curriculum vitae
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
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
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