Pediatrics, General Pediatrics

Go Huskies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 15,744 - 19,917; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington's Department of Pediatrics invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in General Pediatrics at Seattle Children’s Research Institute. The role emphasizes building a funded research program in pediatric mental health and access to care, plus leadership in the Healthy Lives Institute and teaching responsibilities.

Applicants should have a doctorate (MD/DO), a track record in health services research, and be eligible for Washington state licensure.

Qualifications

• Earned a doctorate degree (MD or DO or foreign equivalent).
• Documented expertise in health services research, epidemiology, psychology, child development, sociology, or related fields.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington.
• Prior research funding and dissemination through peer‑reviewed publications.
• USMLE or equivalent steps completed for visa sponsorship eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain a funded research program in pediatric mental health and access to care.
• Provide leadership for the Healthy Lives Institute and collaboration with CHBD.
• Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and trainee supervision.

Skills

Health services research

Epidemiology

Psychology

Child development

Sociology

Education

MD or DO or foreign equivalent

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: School of Medicine: Pediatrics: Pediatrics, General Pediatrics

Location

Seattle, WA

Open Date

Jul 24, 2026

Description

The Department of Pediatrics, Divisions of General Pediatrics at the University of Washington along with the Seattle Children’s Research Institute Center for Child Health, Behavior & Developmentinvites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professorwithout tenure by reason of funding, on the faculty-scientist track.We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. Anticipated start date is Summer/Fall 2026.

Assistant Professors 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.Anticipated start date is Summer/Fall 2026

The candidate is expected to sustain a funded research program at Seattle Children’s and the University of Washington in the area of pediatric mental health care and services access. The candidate is also expected to provide direction and leadership in the Healthy Lives Institute, a collaboration between the UW Department of Pediatrics and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to our department’s teaching and mentoring mission, and should have extensive experience in teaching and mentorship of trainees.

This position will be expected to establish and maintain a research program focused on identifying barriers to and evaluating strategies for better access to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental and behavioral disorders for children who are under-served. These duties, and direction and leadership expectations in the Healthy Lives Institute, will require community-centered engagement and research approaches.

The candidate will be expected to practice clinically, including outpatient pediatric clinic supervision, in resident clinic or faculty practice. While most time will be in the provision of direct patient care, there will also be opportunities to participate in medical student, resident or fellow supervision. In that role, the candidate’s responsibilities will include clinical supervision, teaching, evaluation, and feedback.

This position provides an opportunity to work at The Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development (CHBD) at Seattle Children's Research Institute. The candidate will be have a faculty appointment at the University of Washington and will join a group of highly collaborative research scientists at CHBD with expertise in pediatrics, health services research, psychiatry, psychology, biostatics, and epidemiology.

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 engage in teaching, research and service.

The full-time base salary range for this position will be: $15,744 - $19,917 per month ($188,928 - $239,004 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. Compensation provided by Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through Children’s University Medical Group practice plan.

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

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Earned a doctorate degree (MD or DO or foreign equivalent)
• Documented expertise in health services research, health policy, epidemiology, psychology, child and human development, sociology, or other relevant fields, with the specific research focus indicated above
• Eligible for medical licensure in state of Washington
• Prior and/or existing research funding and demonstrated productivity in research dissemination via peer-reviewed publications
• 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 3 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 .

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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