Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (WOT)-Dep of Lab Med & Path, Division of Anatomic Pathology

Position Description

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, seeks a full-time academic neuropathologist focused on molecular neuro-oncology as an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor WOT (without tenure), due to reasons of funding, to join our Neuropathology Division on the clinician-scientist or clinician-educator pathway. Each year the Division of Neuropathology evaluates approximately 1,700 surgical specimens and 300 autopsies. Faculty in our division have well-funded research laboratories and collaborate extensively with members of allied Departments to include teaching, research and clinical service.

Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited, to a track record of independent funding and/or successful application for career-development award. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in diagnostic neuropathology and scholarship focused neuro-oncologic neuropathology.  It is expected to participate in diagnostic neurosurgical neuropathology services and neuro-oncology interdisciplinary conferences (tumor board). The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in fellow, resident and medical student teaching. There are additional opportunities to participate in molecular diagnostics/sequencing services as well as neuromuscular, ophthalmic, and autopsy neuropathology services. 

For assistant professors: Academic Neuropathologists 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.

For associate and full professors: Academic Neuropathologists 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.  

Salary and academic appointment at University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank. This position remains open until filled with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2022, but is flexible. 

UW faculty demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and engage in teaching, research, and clinical service. UW faculty embrace the vision of excellence, collaboration, and integrity. Come join us in one of the most beautiful and exciting locations in the U.S. as we pursue our mission of creatively and durably improving health.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an MD (or foreign equivalent), must be board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology, and qualify for a license to practice medicine in the State of Washington. Demonstrated productivity in neuro-oncologic pathology and research with a focus on molecular neuro-oncology/diagnostics is required. 

In order to be eligible for university sponsorship for an H1-B visa, graduates of foreign (non-US) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the US Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Application Instructions

Applicants should send their CV, a letter detailing research interests and future goals, a diversity statement, and contact information for at least three references addressed to C. Dirk Keene, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA