Assistant Professor or Associate Professor WOT, Radiation Oncology, FHCC

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position in Radiation Oncology (Assistant or Associate Professor WOT) with a July 2027 start. The role emphasizes translational research, laboratory/time-allocated work, and some clinical duties under a 12-month service period.

Faculty will be on the UW/Fred Hutch track with on-site activities, teaching responsibilities, and opportunities for collaboration across UW Medicine and FHCC.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent required; board eligible/board certified in Radiation Oncology.
• Track record of publications and funding commensurate with rank.
• Completion of residency in an ACGME accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Focus in translational research with protected laboratory time and some clinical care.
• Teach residents and deliver didactic and formal lectures to providers and the medical community.
• On-site primary activity at Fred Hutch/University of Washington facilities.

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO) or foreign equivalent

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: School of Medicine: Radiation Oncology

Location

Seattle, WA

Open Date

Oct 30, 2026

Description

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor without tenure by reason of funding (WOT) with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027, or earlier by mutual agreement. We seek applicants who demonstrate 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 if appointed to the rank of Assistant Professor) beginning July 2027.

The selected candidate will be proposed for appointment to the full-time faculty at the University of Washington as an Assistant or Associate Professor WOT on the regular track (either Clinician-Teacher or Clinician-Scientist), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate Professors WOT 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. Academic rank at the University of Washington will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This position is paid directly by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC) and receives no UW compensation. Please refer to FHCC for information about compensation for this position.

We are seeking a physician-scientist who is a board certified or board eligible Radiation Oncologist and who has a laboratory research effort in an academic laboratory- or computationally-based program relevant to the field of radiation oncology (examples include but are not limited to: cancer biology, radiation biology, immunology, cancer genomics, tumor microenvironment, radiation response in normal tissue/tumor, translational research, etc.).

This faculty position will have a focus in translational research with significant support and protected time for laboratory work with some additional expectation of clinical care and teaching. Teaching responsibilities may involve oversight of residents during outpatient rotations, participation in the resident didactic curriculum, and delivery of informal teaching sessions and formal lectures to providers and the general medical community.

The area of clinical focus will be determined by the programmatic needs of the Department, as well as the area of expertise in the case of established investigators. Experience in complex radiation treatment planning and delivery (VMAT, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)/stereotactic radiosurgery, IGRT, proton therapy etc.) are desired.

Faculty are expected to perform their primary activities on-site at Fred Hutch.

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

FHCC Overview

Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Department Overview

The University of Washington Department of Radiation Oncology is internationally recognized for excellence in patient care, research, and education. Through UW Medicine and its clinical partners, including Fred Hutch Cancer Center, the Proton Therapy Center, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, and VA Puget Sound Health Care System, the Department provides comprehensive radiation oncology services throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Our multidisciplinary faculty of more than 80 radiation oncologists, medical physicists, advanced practice providers, and research scientists collaborates across disease-site programs and scientific initiatives, supported by experienced grants management, research administration, and clinical trials infrastructure.

The Department treats more than 3,500 patients annually and offers one of the broadest arrays of radiation treatment technologies in the world. The University of Washington is uniquely home to North America's only academic radiation oncology department with both clinical proton and neutron therapy programs, creating exceptional opportunities for translational research and clinical innovation.

Through its partnership with Fred Hutch Cancer Center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, faculty members benefit from exceptional shared core facilities, graduate education programs, and one of the nation's most collaborative cancer research communities.

The Department is equally committed to educating the next generation of physician-scientists, radiation biologists, and medical physicists through nationally recognized residency, fellowship, graduate, and postdoctoral training programs.

Living and Working in Seattle

Seattle is one of the nation's most innovative and livable metropolitan regions, offering an exceptional quality of life alongside a world-class scientific ecosystem. The region is a global leader in biotechnology, life sciences, global health, artificial intelligence, aerospace, and technology, creating exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Residents enjoy renowned arts and culture, outstanding restaurants, professional sports, vibrant neighborhoods, and easy access to hiking, skiing, cycling, sailing, kayaking, and other outdoor recreation, offering an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside the workplace.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Applicants must have a medical degree (MD/PhD welcomed), or foreign equivalent, and board eligible/ board certified in Radiation Oncology. Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington.

Applicants should have a track record of successful publication and funding, commensurate with rank, in a field relevant to radiation oncology.

Applicants will have completed their residency in an ACGME accredited program. The area of clinical focus will be determined by the programmatic needs of the Department, as well as the area of expertise in the case of established investigators. Experience in complex radiation treatment planning and delivery (VMAT, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)/stereotactic radiosurgery, IGRT, proton therapy etc.) are desired.

Benefits Information

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

Disability Services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].