Assistant Professor, Nephrology, University of Washington, UW Medical Center

Position Description

The Department of Medicine, University of Washington (UW) is recruiting a full-time faculty member to join the Division of Nephrology based at University of Washington Medical Center. This position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, without tenure due to funding (WOT). 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.  Anticipated start date will be August 1, 2023. 

Candidates will be expected to participate in clinical care, patient-oriented research and scholarly work in the field of nephrology.  Participation in research will addresses the full spectrum of kidney disease.  The selected candidate will be expected to publish scholarly work. As a faculty member, duties will include clinical care, teaching and mentoring residents and fellows in inpatient and outpatient settings.    

The base salary range for this position will be: $17,000 - $18,000 per month ($204,000 to $216,000 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is 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 UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at Summary of UWP Benefit Plans (uwmedicine.org)

Qualifications

Candidates should have an MD (or foreign equivalent) and be board certified in Nephrology (or foreign equivalent). The candidate must have completed a nephrology fellowship within the United States. 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.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter, as well as a diversity statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/113123)

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 www.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 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 www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies

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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 www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/