Assistant Professor WOT or Associate Professor WOT - Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery (General Cardiac Surgery)

Position Overview

School / Campus / College: School of Medicine

Organization: Surgery

Title: Assistant Professor WOT or Associate Professor WOT - Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery (General Cardiac Surgery)

Position Details

Position Description

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle is recruiting for a full-time, 12 month service period, without tenure track Cardiothoracic Surgeon faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank. The salary and rank are commensurate with training, qualifications, and experience, with an expected start date in summer 2020.

This position will perform general cardiac surgery procedures, including but not limited to complex aortic pathology and valve repair. The primary site of practice for this position is the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake campus. Patient care may also be provided at or coordinated with University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest campus, Harborview Medical Center, and the Veteran’s Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System. 

The cardiothoracic surgeon will also be responsible for teaching and training of residents, fellows and medical students, as well as participation in quality metrics, clinical and/or basic science research. 

All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

Qualifications

Prospective candidates must have an MD degree (or foreign equivalent) and be American Board of Thoracic Surgery qualified (or foreign equivalent) as of July 1, 2020. 

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 apply via Interfolio link; including cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae with bibliography., and contact information for four professional references.

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