Open Rank (WOT) Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Critical Care)

Open Rank (WOT) Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Critical Care)

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor without tenure due to funding (WOT), with an anticipated start date of January 2027. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW's Faculty Code Section 24-34. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The appointment would align with a 12-month service period (July 1June 30), where faculty are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period, meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year appointments; Associate Professors and Professors hold indefinite appointments.

The base salary range for this position at the following ranks will be: Assistant Professor ($22,000$24,250 per month), Associate Professor ($24,250$29,250 per month), Professor ($29,250$33,500 per month), commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

These ranges are 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 the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Other compensation associated with this position may include a clinical coverage overload (CCO), temporary pay supplement (TPS), or semi-annual additional compensation (SAAC), including additional compensation of $500 per night shift for any work as a member of the night attending (nocturnist) team.

The successful candidate will engage in scholarship, teaching, and service, and will be expected to conduct funded critical care research such as the design and execution of interventional ICU trials, ICU clinical outcomes research, or large-scale data analysis/application of machine learning to critical care. Clinical work will be primarily inpatient and focus on critical care. Teaching activities will include attending on clinical service and mentoring trainees.

Our Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is a collaborative and multidisciplinary community of over 200 faculty, fellows, researchers, advanced practice providers, and staff across five major clinical sites in Seattle, including UW Medical CenterMontlake, Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical CenterNorthwest, the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. We are home to several highly active centers, including the Center for Lung Biology, the Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, the Center for Interstitial Lung Disease, and the Sepsis Center for Research Excellence (SCORE-UW). Our mission integrates excellence in clinical care, research, and education, spanning foundational science through translational, clinical, and population health research, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and the development of physician-scientists through our long-standing NIH T32 training program. Our Division faculty excels in research productivity and impact spanning high-impact journals across the fields of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. In 2024 alone, our T32 mentors secured approximately $46 million in research funding and contributed to over 300 publications.

We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

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:

1. MD/DO degree or foreign equivalent
2. Board certification or eligibility (or foreign equivalent) in pulmonary and critical care medicine or internal medicine and critical care medicine
3. Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington
4. 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

Instructions

Applications must be submitted via Interfolio. This position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter of no more than 1 page detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
3. Contact information for at least 3 references who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request
4. NIH Biosketch

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity

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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