Job Description

The Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics, at the University of Washington School of Medicine, in partnership with Seattle Children?s Hospital is seeking candidates for a full-time position at the level of Assistant Professor (WOT) without tenure by reason of funding, Associate Professor (WOT) without tenure by reason of funding), or full Professor (WOT) without tenure by reason of funding, on the Clinician-Scholar Faculty pathway.

The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professors MD $12,640 - $18,960 per month ($151,680 - $227,520 annually), Associate Professors MD $15,078 - $22,617 per month ($180,936 - $271,404 annually), Professors MD $18,595 - $27,892 per month ($223,140 - $334,704 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.  This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the Children?s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by Children?s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through Children?s University Medical Group practice plan. Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative supplement (ADS).

Duties will include providing primarily outpatient clinical care including attending ambulatory Sleep Medicine clinics including at regional sites, interpretation of polysomnography (including multiple sleep latency tests and actigraphy), performing inpatient sleep medicine consultations, 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. Diversity and inclusion are priorities for the Division. 

The candidate will conduct clinical research or engage in scholarly activity in an area of Sleep Medicine dealing with chronic conditions with health equity in mind.  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.

Rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is a full-time appointment.

Anticipated start date is Summer-Fall 2024.

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. 

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.

Applicants must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent).  Must be Board certified or Board eligible (or foreign equivalent) in Sleep Medicine and have completed a US accredited Sleep Medicine fellowship program.   Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in state of Washington.     

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.

Interested candidates should submit via interfolio, a current curriculum vitae, a personal cover letter, a diversity statement of past and planned contributions. The diversity statement should address current and/or future commitments to and experiences with equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

Please contact Terri Laguna MD, terri.laguna@seattlechildrens.org  if additional information is required. 

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  . 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 (/). 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 ().

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Disability Services

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About University of Washington

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.

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