Open Rank Professorial Track WOT, Radiation Oncology; Medical Physics
Position Overview
Organization: Radiation Oncology
Title: Open Rank Professorial Track WOT, Radiation Oncology; Medical Physics
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position in Medical Physics at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor without tenure by reason of funding (WOT) with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027, or earlier by mutual agreement. 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 (3-year term, renewable if appointed to the rank of Assistant Professor) beginning July 2027.
The selected candidate will be proposed for appointment to the full-time faculty at the University of Washington as an Assistant, Associate, or full Professor WOT on the regular track (either Clinician-Teacher or Clinician-Scientist), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate and full Professors WOT 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. Academic rank at the University of Washington will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
For Assistant Professor, the base salary range is $17,500-$19,167/month, or $210,000-$230,004/annually, for Associate Professor the base salary range is $19,420-$21,250/month or $233,040-$255,000/annually, and for Full Professor $21,667-$25,000/monthly or $260,004-$300,000/annually or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Medical physics faculty at UW are committed to clinical service and patient care and demonstrate expertise in clinical medical physics while meeting the dual goals of clinical excellence and academic success. This position will advance our mission of clinical care, research, education, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.
Department Overview
UW Medicine and its partner institutions—including UW Medical Center, Fred Hutch Cancer Center and Proton Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital, VA Puget Sound Health Care System —provide an extensive array of radiation oncology modalities for patients with cancer. The Department of Radiation Oncology treats more than 3,700 patients annually from a multistate region covering over 25% of the U.S. geographic area. The University of Washington has the only Radiation Oncology department in North America with clinical particle beam delivery systems for both proton and neutron therapy.
Our clinical approach is collaborative, with numerous multidisciplinary clinics, tumor boards, and disease-specific chart rounds. We are part of Fred Hutch Cancer Center and have strong translational and clinical research collaborations. The Department has 34 physicians, 10 advanced practice providers, 31 physicists, and three research faculty. Educational opportunities abound through our residency programs, fellowship programs, and postdoctoral fellowships. This position will be expected to support the department's commitment to research and education, and engage in effective collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Physics Overview
Physicists oversee the technical implementation of patient care and play a key role in the Department's patient safety and quality control programs. Our faculty have a diverse range of expertise and research interests, including functional imaging, radiation biology, biomedical informatics, physics consultations for patients, FLASH proton therapy, optimization, global oncology, and scholarship in education, as well as international research and educational collaborations.
Research facilities include proton research beamlines with FLASH capabilities, a SARRP small animal irradiator, and an active radiation biology laboratory. The physics group values teamwork, effective communication, a service orientation, and a willingness to lead clinical projects that address departmental needs. Physicists provide clinical support at our facilities including UW Medicine and Fred Hutch clinics in Seattle and on the Peninsula, as well as the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.
The Department manages a two-year CAMPEP-accredited residency program in therapy medical physics, which recruits two residents annually. It is also affiliated with the Department of Radiology’s CAMPEP-accredited residency in imaging medical physics. The Department is in the process of establishing a medical physics PhD program, which is expected to become CAMPEP-accredited within two years. All faculty are expected to contribute to the educational mission through teaching and mentoring residents and/or students.
Members of the physics group are active in national committees, outreach, and other volunteer contributions to the medical physics community through professional organizations such as AAPM, SDAMPP, RSNA, and ASTRO, as well as through service on editorial boards, review boards, and examination committees.
Living and Working in Seattle
Seattle is one of the nation's most innovative and livable metropolitan regions, offering an exceptional quality of life alongside a world-class scientific ecosystem. The region is a global leader in biotechnology, life sciences, global health, artificial intelligence, aerospace, and technology, creating outstanding opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Residents enjoy renowned arts and culture, outstanding restaurants, professional sports, vibrant neighborhoods, and easy access to hiking, skiing, cycling, sailing, kayaking, and other outdoor recreation, offering an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside the workplace.
Qualifications
Applicants for this clinical faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
1. Completed a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in medical physics or a related field
2. Completed a structured clinical residency training program in medical physics, or foreign equivalent
Instructions
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than December 31, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by November 30, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. 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
3. a research statement that describes the research or education scholarship program that you propose to pursue at UW
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.
Please also include contact information for at least 3 references who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.
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.
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