Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor, Hospital Medicine Program AY 2027-28, General Internal Medicine
Position Overview
Organization: Medicine, General Internal Medicine
Title: Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor, Hospital Medicine Program AY 2027-28, General Internal Medicine
Position Details
Position Description
The Division of General Internal Medicine within the Department of Medicine at the University of Washington invites applications for up to eight full-time clinical faculty positions at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to support the department's commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a twelve-month full-time basis for an annual term beginning July 1, 2027; specific start date is negotiable.
Full-time clinical faculty hold annual appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1–June 30) and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms. 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 successful candidate will be expected to serve as an attending physician in the Hospital Medicine Program at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center (Montlake and Northwest Campuses), or VA Puget Sound Health Care System. They will also be expected to teach residents and medical students.
Candidates will be considered across a range of interests in internal medicine.
For more information about the GIM Hospital Medicine Program and details about each site, please visit: https://gim.uw.edu/clinical-programs/hospital-medicine.
Salary
For HMC, UWMC-Montlake, UWMC-Northwest:
The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professor range: $14,334 - $20,878 per month ($172,008 - $250,536 annually), Associate Professor range: $19,391 - $23,063 per month ($232,692 - $276,756 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 VAPSHCS:
This position is paid directly by the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and receives no UW compensation. Please refer to VAPSHCS for information about compensation for this position.
Other Compensation
Other compensation associated with this position will include a pay supplement (CCO) for work on the hospital medicine service. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan.
Benefits
UW Physicians Practice Plan: For practitioners holding an appointment in the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, you will be entitled to additional benefits which includes an employer-paid retirement benefit plan. Please review this link for more details: Summary of UWP Benefit Plans
Qualifications
Applicants for these full-time clinical faculty positions must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Applicants must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent) and board certification* in Internal Medicine (or foreign equivalent). Applicants must hold or be eligible for Washington State Medical License.
*Note: Board certification in Internal Medicine must be completed within two years after residency.
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. Only full-time positions (100% FTE) are eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. University sponsorship is not possible for a J-1 visa or employer based permanent residence sponsorship in the clinical faculty track.
For VAPSHCS applicants: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens (permanent residents may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).
Instructions
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than October 9, 2026. Applications after October 9th are welcome and interviews will be scheduled as promptly as possible during October through January, depending on available open positions*. The recruitment committee will review applications in the order received. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/192653. This position will remain open until filled.
There are two faculty track options: Clinical (FTCF) or Professor of Clinical Practice (CP). Those interested in providing excellent clinical care, traditional ward teaching with residents, and have interest in pursuing projects in QI, EDI, mentorship, scholarship and/or leadership, please apply via the CP Interfolio link. This may be most appropriate for those who rank our resident teaching sites (Harborview, Montlake, and the VA) higher. If your primary focus is to provide excellent direct clinical care, with additional teaching and non-clinical opportunities still available for those interested, please apply via the FTCF Interfolio link. This may be most appropriate for those who rank Northwest first. Please do not apply to both listings – choose the one that best fits your interests. During the interview process, if it is determined that you are better suited for the alternate track, you will be able to resubmit your application to the appropriate listing.
Applications should include the following materials:
1. a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
2. a curriculum vitae
3. a list of at least three (3) references who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request; at least one (1) should be your current or previous supervisor or Program Director (please note: the recruitment committee may contact past and current employers and colleagues beyond the provided references)
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.
Candidates will also be asked to fill out the following online forms:
1. Preference form
o FTE Preference:
§ Full time, full or part-time, or part-time only
o Shift Preference:
§ Predominantly days or predominantly nights (please note: all positions require some night and swing shift work)
o Clinical Site Preference:
§ HMC, UWMC-Montlake, UWMC-Montlake Consultative Medicine, UWMC-Montlake Oncology Medicine, UWMC-Northwest, UWMC-Northwest Night ICU, or VAPSHCS
§ Your application will be reviewed and considered at all clinical sites, but if you have a preference for a particular site, or prefer not to interview at a particular site, that information is helpful to know prior to interviewing.
§ If the VAPSHCS is selected, please note only U.S. citizens or nationals may be appointed to competitive Federal jobs.
2. Current institution, experience, and board certification/eligibility form
o Current institution (employer)
o Current position:
§ Resident (R3), chief resident (R4), hospitalist*, other/attending physician*
o *If currently a hospitalist or attending physician, specify years of experience (1-2 years, 3-5 years, or 6+ years)
o What is your IM board certification status?
§ Multiple choice (pick one): Board Certified, Board Eligible, Not Board Certified or Eligible
*Note: GIM is unable to specify an exact response date, but welcomes ongoing communication with applicants.
For more information or questions, please send an email to Shania Humphrey, GIM Program Operations Specialist, at sgh28@uw.edu.
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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