Professor - Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington invites applications for a Professor in Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine with tenure. The role emphasizes building a community-engaged research program at the intersection of aging, chronic pain, and population health, including non-pharmacologic and exercise-based interventions to reduce fall risk in older adults.

The position supports education and mentorship across learners from undergraduates to junior faculty, and offers a twelve-month appointment with a competitive

Qualifications

• PhD in public health or related field required.
• Minimum of three years of postdoctoral training.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service.

Responsibilities

• Build an extramurally funded research program focused on non-pharmacologic and exercise-based interventions to improve mobility, function, and pain in older adults.
• Engage in community-engaged research and contribute to UW's educational mission through teaching and mentorship.
• Provide leadership and mentorship from undergraduate students to junior faculty, strengthening the scientific workforce.

Education

PhD (or foreign equivalent) in public health or related field

Job description

Professor - Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Position Overview

Organization: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Title: Professor - Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Position Description

The University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Professor with tenure with an anticipated start date of January 2027 or thereafter. The successful candidate will be expected to perform community-engaged research at the intersection of aging, chronic pain, and population health and demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. We seek an investigator to build an extramurally funded research program focused on non-pharmacologic and exercise-based interventions that improve mobility, physical function, and pain management while reducing fall risk in older adults. Scholarly priorities also include advancing the epidemiology of multimorbidity and functional decline, as well as providing methodological leadership in pain-related clinical trial design.

In addition to advancing non-opioid pain strategies, the successful candidate will support institutional priorities in healthy aging and community partnership while contributing actively to our educational mission. This position plays a critical role in strengthening scientific workforce capacity through dedicated mentorship of a diverse cohort of learners, from undergraduate students to junior faculty.University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a twelve-month appointment. 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. Salary and academic appointment at University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank. The base salary range for this position will be $15,417 - $19,167 ($185,004 - $230,004 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a US Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must have PhD (or foreign equivalent) in public health or related field and a minimum of three years of postdoctoral training.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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