Position Description:

The University of Washington (UW) is recruiting for a full-time or Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (PCCSM), Department of Medicine.

The successful candidate will conduct both day and night ICU-based clinical work with patient care efforts at Harborview Medical Center (HMC) and the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC), Montlake and Northwest Campuses. PCCSM staffs a range of general and specialized ICU services across these diverse campuses. This position frequently includes clinical bedside teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, and often involves multi-disciplinary care of complex patients. This position may be comprised of a mix of daytime and nighttime assignments or full-time night assignments in one or more ICUs depending on clinical need and provider interest.

University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Full-time Clinical Assistant Professors hold annual appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30) and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms. 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 anticipated start date for these positions is July 2026 or later.

The full-time base salary range for these positions will be: $19,250-$20,334 per month ($231,000-$244,008 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Other compensation associated with these positions may include a clinical coverage overload (CCO) paid at a per shift or per week rate, depending on clinical assignments.

Benefits:

For practitioners holding an appointment in the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, see the link for additional benefits that may be available: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

1. MD or DO degree, or foreign equivalent
2. Board eligibility or certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine or Critical Care (Internal Medicine), or foreign equivalent
3. Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington

Applicants with an MD degree, or foreign equivalent, and board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine, or foreign equivalent, who have not completed subspecialty training as referenced above will be considered for full-time night positions only.

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

Interested candidates should submit the following:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter that includes a concise description of training, work experience, scholarly interests, and career goals.
3. List of a minimum of three references. At least one should be your current or previous supervisor or Program Director (please note: the recruitment committee may contact past and current employers and colleagues beyond the provided references).

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in reserach, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.