Assistant Professor WOT in the Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gyencology
- Employer
- University of Washington, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Location
- Seattle, Washington State
- Salary
- Salary is competitive
- Date posted
- Jul 27, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Medicine
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Urogynecology at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle is seeking a full-time faculty member at the Assistant Professor without tenure due to funding (WOT) level for an academic appointment. UW Medicine is the premier academic medical center in Washington state, encompasses 4 hospitals in the Seattle metro area and is the primary referral hospital for the five-state WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho) region. The department supports a residency program, three fellowship programs and is a major teaching site for UW medical students.
This opportunity will be predominantly at the UW Northwest Campus in Seattle; If desired, protected time to grow your educational and research goals may be negotiated.
Joining the Division of Urogynecology at UW provides a broad scope of clinical opportunities including: treating the most complicated pelvic floor disorders and offering the full spectrum of vaginal, abdominal and minimally invasive surgical options. UW additionally has a strong record of supporting educators and researchers especially in grant funding within our department.
The successful candidate will benefit from the strong research infrastructure and interdisciplinary culture that exists within our Department and the broader UW community.
Assistant Professors WOT 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. This position has an anticipated start date of January 1, 2023. We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington is committed to an inclusive environment and to reducing inequities in patient care through education, research, leadership, and excellence in clinical care. We strongly believe that diversity enriches training, scientific discovery and promotes the best healthcare. The University of Washington, a Recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a MD degree (a foreign equivalent is acceptable) and must have completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (a foreign equivalent is acceptable). In addition, candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. A foreign equivalent is acceptable. Candidates must have at least two years of practical experience in a clinical setting.
Candidates must possess excellent clinical skills, and comfort in high-volume outpatient clinical practices, commitment to team work and team building, as well as a commitment to education and research consistent with the academic mission of UW Medicine to improve the health of the public.
All candidates must be eligible for and able to maintain a Washington State medical license.
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
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, statement of teaching, statement of contributions to diversity, and current CV through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/109077. Inquiries should be sent to Ms. Bowden at bowdec@uw.edu.
Letters should be addressed to:
Michael Fialkow, MD
Search Committee Chair
Professor and Division Chief, Division of Urogynecology
University of Washington
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