Assistant Professor without Tenure (WOT) - Medicine, Rheumatology

UW; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor WOT in the Division of Rheumatology at UWMC Seattle. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027, with a 12-month service period and pay structure described below.

The successful candidate will lead a nationally recognized research program in the pathogenesis of arthritis or rheumatic diseases, perform outpatient attending duties, and teach residents and fellows while mentoring postdoctoral researchers.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited program.
• Board certification or eligibility in rheumatology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Washington.
• Experience securing extramural funding for research.

Responsibilities

• Lead a nationally recognized research program in arthritis or rheumatic diseases.
• Outpatient attending duties and teaching residents and fellows.
• Mentor research scientists and postdoctoral researchers; contribute to teaching and service.

Skills

MD/DO

Rheumatology board cert

Extramural funding

USMLE/licensure readiness

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in rheumatology

Eligibility for medical licensure in WA

USMLE steps completed (for visa)

Job description

Description

The Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time faculty position as an Assistant Professor WOT (without tenure due to funding). This position will be based at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) in Seattle, Washington.

Assistant professors (WOT) 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.

This position will have an active research program. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a nationally recognized research program in the pathogenesis of arthritis or other rheumatic diseases. Additional duties will include outpatient attending duties with the responsibility to teach residents and fellows and, in the laboratory, to mentor research scientists and postdoctoral fellows. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. The anticipated start date will be July 1, 2027.

The base salary range for this position will be: $15,834 – $16,151 per month ($190,008 – $193,812 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 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.

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.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must have:

1. M.D. or DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
2. Board certification or eligibility in rheumatology (or foreign equivalent)
3. Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington
4. A proven track record of securing extramural funding

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.