Description
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington invites applications for two faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, without tenure by reason of funding (WOT), on the Faculty-Scientist pathway, with an anticipated start date of July 2027. 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 twelve-month appointment with a 3-year term, renewable beginning July 2027.
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. 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. This position will be located at SCRI, as part of the Center for Global Infectious Disease Research (CGIDR). CGIDR is the largest pediatric infectious disease Center in the country, and includes 24 faculty members who lead interdisciplinary, collaborative and innovative research programs across viral, bacterial and parasitic infections. Work within the Center spans basic and translational research.
Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to candidates with a clear vision around their interdisciplinary approach to science, including goals to work in teams with others at SCRI or within SCH.
Candidates will also be considered across a range of research interests:
The study of pathogens or host responses to infections of global importance including respiratory viruses, HIV, malaria, TB, etc.
Candidates could be focused in basic, translational or clinical research.
For candidates with an MD, DO or MD/PhD degree:
The base salary range for this position will be: $14,166.67 - $17,500 per month ($170,000 - $210,000 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.
For candidates with a PhD degree:
The base salary range for this position will be: $14,166.67 - $17,500 per month ($170,000 - $210,000 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 by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations.
Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative duty supplement (ADS).
All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.
Qualifications
Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Individuals filling a clinical role must have:
- An MD or DO (or foreign equivalent). An MD/PhD combined degree (or foreign equivalent) is also acceptable
- Be Board certified or eligible (or foreign equivalent) in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and 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 3 steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Applicants not filling a clinical role must have:
- A PhD (or foreign equivalent) in a relevant field. An MD or MD/PhD combined (or foreign equivalent) is also acceptable.
Application Instructions
Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/195950. 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.
