Assistant, Associate, or Professor, without tenure Plastic Surgeon – Microsurgery, University o[...]

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 540,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington, Division of Plastic Surgery, invites applications for a faculty position at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, or Professor, without tenure (WOT) starting Fall/Winter 2027. This full-time appointment emphasizes clinical practice, research, and education across UW sites.

Clinical focus on breast reconstruction and microsurgical oncology; leadership opportunities; collaborative multidisciplinary teams; teaching medical students, residents, and fellows; no on-call

Qualifications

• MD degree (or foreign equivalent).
• Completion of an accredited Plastic Surgery residency program.
• Fellowship in Microsurgery or 3 years of equivalent experience in Microsurgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care as a Plastic Surgeon with microsurgery focus.
• Lead and participate in research and education activities.
• Mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across UW sites.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

MD degree

Plastic Surgery residency

Microsurgery fellowship / 3 years experience

Job description

Assistant, Associate, or Professor, without tenure Plastic Surgeon - Microsurgery, University of Washington, Department of Surgery

Position Overview

Organization: Surgery

Title: Assistant, Associate, or Professor, without tenure Plastic Surgeon - Microsurgery, University of Washington, Department of Surgery

Position Description

The Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington is seeking a Plastic Surgeon to join our dynamic faculty. This full-time academic position offers exceptional opportunities for growth of clinical practice, leadership, clinical research, and education in a collaborative environment.

UW Plastic Surgery consists of 18 plastic surgeons, four advanced practice providers, three fellows, and 28 integrated plastic surgery residents in a fully accredited training program. We serve as the primary resource for the WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho) affording us the opportunity to grow high-complexity surgical programs. Our division works across the full spectrum of institutions including an expanding quaternary referral center, a busy Level 1 trauma center, a world-leading children’s hospital, a vibrant community hospital, and a major regional Veterans Affairs medical center. Our cancer care and research benefit from strong partnership with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. The University of Washington is committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research, with state-of-the-art operating facilities and comprehensive clinical resources.

The Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor, without tenure (WOT), by reason of funding with an anticipated start date of Fall/Winter 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to support the department's commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a twelve-month appointment (3-year term renewable for Assistant Professor) beginning Fall/Winter 2027.

Commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination, the base salary range for this position will be:

• Assistant Professor, $32,084 - $34,167 per month ($385,008-$410,004 annually)
• Associate Professor, $40,000 - $49,584 per month ($480,000-$595,008 annually)
• Professor $47,917 - $51,667 per month ($575,004-$620,008 annually)

Other compensation associated with this position, Total Compensation, may include incentive through UWP. The total compensation ranges listed below represent total cash compensation potential and may include base salary, clinical productivity incentives, administrative stipends, and other applicable compensation associated with the position. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, clinical activity, academic responsibilities, and overall contributions.

Competitive estimated annual total compensation ranges are:

• Associate Professor: $540,000 - $765,000
• Professor: $635,000 - $840,000

The primary site of practice will be at University of Washington Montlake Campus with opportunities at University of Washington Northwest Campus and Seattle Children's Hospital. Position highlights included:

• Clinical focus in breast reconstruction and microsurgical oncologic reconstruction with opportunities to grow areas of clinical interest.
• Leadership opportunities depending on experience and clinical interests.
• Collaborative practice environment with multidisciplinary teams
• Teaching role with exceptional medical students, residents, and fellows
• Opportunity to develop and grow specific clinical and research interests
• Site of practice based at University of Washington Montlake Campus with opportunities at University of Washington Northwest Campus and Seattle Children's Hospital
• No hand call responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• MD degree (or foreign equivalent)
• Completion of an accredited Plastic Surgery residency program
• Successful completion of a relevant subspecialty plastic surgery fellowship or 3 years of equivalent experience in Microsurgery
• Track record of excellence in scientific investigation as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, and/or intramural/extramural funding
• Board eligibility (or foreign equivalent) by the American Board of Surgery, inclusive of completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
• 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 three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information .

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