Description
Position Description
The Department of Radiology in the School of Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle is seeking applications for one full-time (100% FTE) faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor without tenure (WOT) by reason of funding, commensurate with experience, in the Vascular and Interventional Radiology Section. This position has 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 and full 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. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.
This position will participate in various IR service lines depending on interest and need, including interventional oncology, venous disease, and vascular malformations. Pursuing opportunities for growth and practice development are encouraged. The University of Washington Department of Radiology is committed to an academic mission and Physician-Scientists are encouraged to apply.
The goal of the Department is to design positions around our best candidates in order to maximize job satisfaction, work/life balance, and bring excitement into the workplace.
About the Department of Radiology and Interventional Radiology Section:
UW School of Medicine is a top program, with UW Hospital ranked #1 in Washington. The Department of Radiology is committed to a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity in patient care, education, and discovery. Our department has 160 clinical and research faculty including physicians, physician assistants, advanced registered nurse practitioners, and scientists, and 109 residents, fellows, and post-doctoral students. We have an incredibly talented staff and leadership team. We provide services to the Pacific Northwest (WWAMI - Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho), but also to patients from all other states, Canada, Asia, Africa, and other regions of the world. We are recognized for patient and family-centered care. Our core value is to provide the best in care for every patient every time. We are proud of our research endeavors, which aim at providing healthcare that is more accessible, less invasive, at a lower cost, and with optimal outcomes. We are ranked # 13 in NIH funds among academic institutions. Our valued educational programs are geared toward forming physicians and scientists who care deeply about our communities and see innovation as central to the challenges of the future.
The University of Washington Interventional Radiology Division covers five sites (the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake, Harborview Medical Center, Veteran's Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and the University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest Hospital) and has an affiliate agreement for resident training with Seattle Children's Hospital. Our service provides a broad range of vascular and non-vascular interventional procedures, with particular strengths in endovascular treatment of venous disease, interventional oncology, solid organ transplant interventions, trauma, and dialysis access management. The clinical practice is outstanding and includes inpatient admitting services and an outpatient clinic for each IR attending physician. We have an active IR/DR residency program with three residents per year as well as a full complement of Advanced Practice Providers to support both our inpatient and outpatient services.
The section operates an active animal laboratory at the South Lake Union campus with considerable NIH grant support. Teaching is an essential element of the position. Teaching duties include instruction on the clinical service in IR procedure techniques along with pre- and post-procedure care to interventional and diagnostic radiology residents as well as medical students. In addition, all faculty members give didactic lectures throughout the year to radiology residents and providers in related disciplines. All UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
The base salary range for this position at the assistant professor rank will be $36,809–$42,427 per month ($441,708–$509,124 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The base salary range for this position at the associate professor rank will be $40,490-$46,669 per month ($485,880-$560,028 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The base salary range for this position at the professor rank will be: $44,539-$51,336 per month ($534,468-$616,032 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. This position is incentive eligible through the physicians practice plan.
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
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.
Seattle is consistently ranked among the top three urban areas for quality of life, with superb recreation and outdoor activities nearby and a very temperate climate. Despite its reputation, springs and summers in Seattle are sunny and warm. It is very family-friendly and accommodating to extensive sports and outdoors activities with excellent schools available. Seattle has thriving culinary and music scenes. It is not only the city that gave us Jimmy Hendrix, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam, but also the place where you find some of the best jazz performances in the world. Sports? Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Storm, Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Mariners, and Seattle Kraken, Go Huskies!
Qualifications
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent, and eligibility for medical licensure in Washington State
ABR-certified or eligible for an IR/DR certificate
Completion of a Vascular and Interventional Radiology fellowship or residency in an accredited program
Excellence in academic achievement as demonstrated by a record of scientific presentation and/or 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 three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Service.
Instructions
Please upload the following required forms as part of the application process: Updated CV and a Letter of Interest or Cover Letter of no more that two pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences. Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. Please apply online through Interfolio here: https://apply.interfolio.com/190134.
Address inquiries to:
Hugh McGregor, M.D.
Associate Professor, Section Chief of Interventional Radiology
University of Washington Medical Center
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Email: hughmcg@uw.edu
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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