Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor - University of Washington, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology
Position Overview
Organization: Medicine, Nephrology
Title: Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor - University of Washington, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology
Position Details
Position Description
The VA Puget Sound Healthcare System and the University of Washington, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine in Seattle are seeking applicants for a, full-time clinical faculty position (1.0 FTE). This position has an annual service period of 12-months [July 1-June 30]) at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor. This position will serve as the Section Head for the Division of Nephrology’s VA section and may also work in one or both of the following units: inpatient wards and subspecialty clinic area. The VA section of Nephrology has a long and rich tradition of scholarship, leadership locally and nationally, and currently includes eight faculty members. The section head will oversee the clinical, educational, and research operations in Nephrology at the VA. The position will, as defined by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the Subspecialty Board of Nephrology, admit, evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment or consultative services to patients who present with kidney diseases. The highest degree of good judgment, ethical behavior and professional demeanor is required at all times in the position’s contact with patients, peers and all other employees. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. This position is anticipated to start July 1, 2021.
Qualifications
Applicants must prove successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or American Osteopathic Association approved post-graduate residency in Medicine or Equivalent. They must possess an MD degree (or foreign equivalent) and be ABIM board certified (or foreign equivalent). Applicants must also be board-certified in nephrology. Any U.S. citizen may apply. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
Instructions
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter through interfolio.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.