Associate or Full Professor without tenure, Division Head Pediatric Dermatology - UW Medicine

University of Washington Health System; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 447,000 - 656,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine in Seattle invites applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor without tenure to serve as Division Head of Pediatric Dermatology, with an anticipated start date in September 2026.

The appointment is full-time for a continuous academic/twelve-month period, with a base salary range of $37,226–$54,678 per month (approximately $446,712–$656,136 annually) and potential additional compensation through the CUMG practice plan.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent).
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Dermatology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington; visa requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership for the Division of Dermatology.
• Lead faculty development, recruitment and retention.
• Annual faculty review meetings and progress reports; promotion and re-appointment support.
• Oversight of clinical care including deployment across sites and budget review.
• Attend leadership and division meetings; promote scholarship and quality improvement.

Education

MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent)

Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Dermatology

Job description

Associate or Full Professor without tenure, Division Head Pediatric Dermatology - UW Medicine

Position Overview

School / Campus / College: School of Medicine

Organization: Pediatrics, Dermatology

Title: Associate or Full Professor without tenure, Division Head Pediatric Dermatology - UW Medicine

Position Details

Position Description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to serve as Division Head of Pediatric Dermatology, with an anticipated start date of September 2026. 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 continuous academic/twelve-month appointment.

The base salary range for this position will be $37,226 - $54,678 per month ($446,712 - $656,136 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. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through Children's University Medical Group practice plan.

Compensation provided by Children's University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Please see additional benefits that may be available: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CUMG-Benefits-Summary-for-recruiting.pdf.

Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative duty supplement (ADS).

• 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.

As the second largest Department in the UW School of Medicine, Pediatrics has twenty-one clinical divisions with approximately 1,400 academic appointments, including approximately 650 paid faculty members, 134 residents, 70 ACGME fellows, 230 staff employees and over 600 volunteer/affiliate faculty and continues to grow each year. The Department of Pediatrics is a close affiliate of Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH) and Seattle Children's Research Institute (SCRI). Faculty members appointed in the Department are located at various institutions (including Seattle Children's, UW Medicine, and FHCRC), and are part of the Children's University Medical Group (CUMG) clinical practice plan.

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

Primary Duties of the Division Head include:

In addition to providing outpatient and inpatient clinical care, participating in research opportunities, and other expectations of all faculty members, the duties of the division head include:

• Provide guidance and leadership for the Division of Dermatology
• Lead faculty development, recruitment and retention
• Annual faculty review meetings and progress reports
• Faculty promotion and re-appointment support and letters
• Oversight of clinical care including faculty deployment across all clinical care sites'
• Advocate for adequate clinical support staff
• Attend weekly clinical operations meetings
• Oversight of division finances including division budget review, faculty salary negotiation and adjustments, incentive plans and faculty development funds
• Leadership of monthly division meetings and monthly clinical care conferences
• Attend biweekly department leadership meetings and quarterly retreats
• Oversight of education
  • Appointment and supervision of fellowship program director
  • Engage with dermatology residency program director to ensure appropriate training of dermatology residents
  • Review deployment of trainees including fellows, residents, and medicals tudents
• Promote scholarship and quality improvement within the division
• Foster engagement, team building, and reputation building

This position provides an opportunity to work at the Clinical & Translational Research Center (CTR) at Seattle Children's Research Institute.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must have MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent).
• Must be Board certified or eligible (or foreign equivalent) in Pediatric Dermatology.
• Must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington

In order to be eligible for university sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-US) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the USMLE, or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity

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.

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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