Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical Practice) – PCCSM (Critical Care)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 264,000 - 336,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine within the Department of Medicine. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, with a March 2027 start date.

The successful candidate will provide inpatient ICU care at UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center, and will teach medical students, residents and fellows.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree or foreign equivalent, Board certification or eligibility in critical care medicine
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington
• U.S. visa sponsorship requires successful completion of all three USMLE steps or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide care in multiple inpatient ICU settings at UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center
• Teach clinical bedside skills to medical students, residents, and fellows
• Engage in teaching, research and service as a UW faculty member

Skills

MD/DO degree

US licensure eligibility

USMLE steps completion

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Position Description

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, at the University of Washington, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, with an anticipated start date of March 2027. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The successful candidate will provide care in multiple inpatient intensive care unit settings at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) and Harborview Medical Center (HMC). Teaching responsibilities will include clinical bedside teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.

The initial appointment period will be three years, at a minimum, with eligibility for renewal thereafter. Faculty on the Clinical Practice track hold 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. Clinical Practice track appointments are not eligible for tenure.

The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professor rank: $22,000–$23,750 per month ($264,000–$285,000 per year), Associate Professor rank: $25,000–$28,000 per month ($300,000–$336,000 per year), 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 UW Physicians (UWP) 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 UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

This position is incentive-eligible through the UW Physicians (UWP) 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).

Other compensation associated with this position may include Semi-Annual Additional Compensation (SAAC).

For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf.

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/.

Our Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is a collaborative and multidisciplinary community of over 200 faculty, fellows, researchers, advanced practice providers, and staff across five major clinical sites in Seattle, including UW Medical Center–Montlake, Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center–Northwest, the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. We are home to several highly active centers, including the Center for Lung Biology, the Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, the Center for Interstitial Lung Disease, and the Sepsis Center for Research Excellence (SCORE-UW). Our mission integrates excellence in clinical care, research, and education, spanning foundational science through translational, clinical, and population health research, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and the development of physician-scientists through our long-standing NIH T32 training program. OurDivision faculty excels in research productivity and impact spanning high-impact journals across the fields of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. In 2024 alone, our T32 mentors secured approximately$46 million in research fundingand contributed to over 300 publications.

We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, advancing innovation through strategic research infrastructure, and delivering equitable, high-quality care to the communities we serve.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. MD/DO degree or foreign equivalent Board certification or eligibility (or foreign equivalent) in critical care medicine
2. Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington
3. 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.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.