Description
The Division of Transplant Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine is accepting applications for Chief of Pediatric Transplant Surgery at Seattle Children's Hospital. This unique opportunity consists of a full-time UW faculty Pediatric Transplant Surgeon position at the rank of Associate Professor without tenure by reason of funding (WOT) or Professor WOT. Associate 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. The expected start date is the summer or fall calendar year 2026.
This leadership position will be based at Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH) and the successful candidate will participate in surgical transplantation procedures, clinics, candidate selection, and donor organ evaluation and recovery in children. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) and to grow the SCH LDLT program. This position will have opportunities in split liver procurement and transplantation, and kidney transplantation in children. Additional SCH leadership roles could be available depending on candidate's experience. This position may participate in the UW Medical Center - Montlake (UWMC) adult transplant program by participating in surgical transplantation procedures as needed.
All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
Compensation packages consist of a base salary plus additional compensation components. Base salaries at all ranks will be commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
• Associate Professor (WOT) rank: The base salary range for this position will be: $37,500 - $45,417 per month ($450,000 - $545,004 annually)
• Professor (WOT) rank: The base salary range for this position will be: $45,834 - $58,334 per month ($550,008 - $700,008 annually)
In addition, an administrative supplement is associated with the leadership role of Chief of Pediatric Transplant Surgery. Other compensation associated with this position may include variable incentive or additional compensation in lieu of incentive through CUMG. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by CUMG practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.
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/2025/02/3.-UWP-Benefit-Summary-2025-0.50-FTE-or-Greater-with-UWP-Salary.pdf
Qualifications
Qualifications
Requirements for this position include:
• MD degree (or foreign equivalent)
• Board eligibility (or foreign equivalent) by the American Board of Surgery, inclusive of completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
• Successful completion of a transplant surgery fellowship
• Eligible for medical licensure in state of Washington
Applicants must hold U.S. permanent residence or U.S. citizenship.
Application Instructions
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should apply via Interfolio, including a cover letter outlining qualifications for the position speaking to progressive leadership in transplantation, current curriculum vitae, the names of four references whom we can contact, and a statement of past and planned contributions to serving communities to achieve health equity.
