Assistant Professor (WOT), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Position Overview
Organization: Pediatrics, Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
Title: Assistant Professor (WOT), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Pediatrics, at the University of Washington School of Medicine Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, in partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital, is seeking an Assistant Professor (WOT) without tenure by reason of funding on the Faculty-Scientist track, to join our vibrant and growing division.
This is a full-time or part-time appointment. Part-time appointments will not be considered for UW visa sponsorship. Compensation is commensurate with experience on the faculty-scientist track.
Duties will include clinical care, research, and teaching, as well as active participation in Divisional and Departmental activities. There is opportunity and support for academic growth and career development, leadership and educational endeavors at all levels. The Division focuses on equity, quality of care, continuous process improvement, safety, clinical standardization, education, research and academic success.
The candidate will conduct implementation science research in an area of pulmonary medicine dealing with chronic conditions with health equity in mind. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in community health research. The research focus will align with the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the candidate will interact with medical students, residents, and pulmonary fellows in training. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to possession of a degree in public health.
Anticipated start date is Fall 2022.
Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year 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.
Qualifications
Applicants must have an MD or DO (or foreign equivalent). Must be board certified/eligible in Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. Applicants must have completed an accredited pediatric pulmonary fellowship.
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
Interested candidates should submit via interfolio a current curriculum vitae, cover letter and a diversity statement. The diversity statement should address current and/or future commitments to and experiences with equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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).
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