Assistant Professor without tenure (WOT), P/S, General Internal Medicine

Position Description

The University of Washington (UW) Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM) is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position based out of Harborview Medical Center (HMC).  This position would have research and clinical responsibilities at Harborview Medical Center. 

This position will be at the Assistant Professor rank (without tenure due to funding) on the physician/scientist pathway. 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. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The earliest start date would be October 1, 2023.

The position may include clinical care responsibilities in the Pioneer Square Clinics (multiple locations), After Care Clinic, and/or Addiction Medicine Consultation Service.  These clinics/services often serve persons and groups who are considered at-risk or vulnerable and historically have faced challenges to engage in healthcare.   Clinical and teaching duties may include primary patient care, resident and student supervision, and up to four weeks of inpatient attending on the medicine ward teaching service.

HMC is a county-owned hospital that is managed by the UW, and is an Academic Center of Excellence.  HMC is also the only Level I trauma center for the broader Pacific Northwest region and its mission is to provide and teach exemplary patient care for the regions’ most vulnerable populations.  The position is eligible as part of the federal loan repayment plan.

Salary

The base salary range for this position will be: $16,500 - $18,750 per month ($198,000 - $225,000 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent) and at least a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent). Applicants must also have board certification in Internal Medicine (or foreign equivalent). Board certification in Internal Medicine must be completed within two years after residency.

Eligible candidates must have an established record of at least one year as a teacher in a university setting, with both medical students and residents, and show evidence of scholarly productivity and peer-reviewed publications of original studies. They must also have (1) a history of NIH/other grant funding or (2) have participated in an academic fellowship and/or advanced degree program with an emphasis on clinical investigation.

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

This position will remain open until filled. For consideration, please submit an application including CV, cover letter, a list of four (4) references, and a diversity statement (past and planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion) via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/122538 

Please address your cover letter to the chair of the search committee, Joseph Merrill, MD, MPH.

If you have any questions, please send an email to Rebekah Zaharia, GIM Academic HR Manager at rebekahz@uw.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.