Open Rank (without tenure) Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Vascular Anomalies


Position Overview


School / Campus / College: School of Medicine

Organization: Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology

Title: Open Rank (without tenure) Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Vascular Anomalies


Position Details


Position Description

The Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, at the University of Washington is recruiting a clinical pediatric hematologist-oncologist to focus primarily on longitudinal clinical/research care of patients with vascular anomalies and overgrowth disorders. The successful candidate will work across subspecialties within hematology and oncology and be encouraged to participate in clinical research with clinical trial support. This candidate would further develop delivery of innovative targeted medical/surgical therapies for vascular anomalies in the WAMI region.

The candidate will be full-time faculty member at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level, without tenure due to funding (WOT), on the Clinician-Scholar track, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Assistant professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate and full professors 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. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. Anticipated start date is Fall 2022.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Hybrid academic/community practice
  • Work in a leading Pediatric Hospital
  • Multidisciplinary vascular anomaly practice setting with dermatology, interventional radiology, orthopedic, otolaryngology/surgery, nutritionists, genetics, genetic counselling, program director and social workers
  • 3-day clinical workweek with 2 day for administrative duties and program development
  • Pediatric hematology/oncology support
  • Active clinical trials program, in place - Participate in clinical/genetic research with clinical trials support provided
  • Excellent quality of life with 1:5 call covering 1 hospital
  • Earn private practice income with comprehensive academic faculty benefits and retirement packages

Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent), be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.  Applicants must have completed a pediatric residency and a pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship. Must have expertise in vascular anomaly patient care.

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 submit a 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.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

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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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel 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/.