DescriptionThe University of Washington, Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics and Seattle Children's Hospital invites applications for a clinical practice faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Practice. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a twelve-month full-time basis for a term of 3 years beginning Winter 2026/Spring 2027 at .8-1.0 FTE.
This position will provide clinical service and consultation at the Seattle Children's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic (OBCC), supervision and didactic education of trainees. OBCC has multiple locations and includes Seattle's Othello neighborhood, multiple school-based health sites and a clinic in the heart of Seattle's Central District. OBCC is named after Odessa Brown ([redacted]), a Black woman who was a fierce advocate for health and racial equity in Seattle. OBCC serves as a comprehensive health home with medical, dental, mental health, nutrition early childhood development workers, community mental health workers, social work and community care coordinators. More than that, OBCC is a cornerstone and trusted partner of Seattle's Black community and other communities of color. The multidisciplinary team works together to keep Odessa Brown's dream of "quality healthcare with dignity" alive in our Seattle community.
The successful candidate will develop and maintain a robust primary care pediatric practice drawn from a diverse population of primarily low-income, socially vulnerable and often non-English speaking children and families. A substantial proportion is also medically complex and will need care coordination in a mature medical home environment. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, near-native fluency in at least one other language. Position includes some Saturday and holiday coverage and pager call.
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.
The full-time base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professor $15,744 - $19,917 per month ($188,928 - $239,004 annually) Associate Professor $16,667 - $22,500 per month ($200,004 - $270,000 annually), Professor $19,167 - $26,667 per month ($230,004 - $320,004 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). Clinical Practice track appointments are not eligible for tenure.
All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.
QualificationsApplicants for this clinical practice faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Have earned an MD, DO or (foreign equivalent)
- Be board certified or eligible in Pediatrics
- Be eligible for medical licensure in state of Washington
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.
Application Instructions Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: [link]. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:
1. a cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
2. a curriculum vitae
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.
