Assistant Professor (wot), Pediatric Radiology DX, Seattle Children's Hospital

The Department of Radiology in the School of Medicine at the University of Washington (UW) is recruiting one full-time faculty member at the level of Assistant Professor, without tenure by reason of funding, to join the Pediatric Radiology Division based at Seattle Children’s Hospital in Seattle, Washington with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2022.  School of Medicine faculty members have an annual service period of 12 months (July 1-June 30)

Clinical responsibilities include patient care in computed tomography, diagnostic radiology, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, CT/PET, and ultrasound.  Additional responsibilities include teaching and supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows, contribution to weekly interdepartmental clinical conferences, quality assurance and continuous process improvement, engagement in academic and research activities, and assigned administrative duties,  All UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Seattle Children’s is a 320+-bed medical regional center; over 110,000 pediatric imaging examinations per year are performed across all modalities within the Hospital and associated outpatient clinics.  Successful applicants will join twenty-three full and part-time faculty members in ongoing education of 4-5 fellows and 6-9 residents.  The institution is committed to clinical and research excellence, and pediatric radiologists are encouraged and supported in clinical and basic research efforts.  Compensation and fringe benefits are competitive. 

Seattle is a cosmopolitan city set in a dramatic backdrop of water, forests and mountains. It is famous for its vibrant downtown neighborhoods and many cultural strengths – consistently ranked among the top urban areas for quality of life.  Our staff enjoy outstanding benefits, strong support for professional growth, and environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, and artistic pursuits.

Successful candidates must have an M.D. or foreign degree equivalent in the field, possess or be eligible for full medical licensure in Washington State, have completed an ACGME Pediatric Radiology fellowship, and have a demonstrated commitment for a career in academic radiology as documented through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at regional and national meetings.  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 (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 

Please upload the following required forms as part of the application process: Updated CV, a Letter of Interest or Cover Letter and a statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (i.e., diversity statement).  Please apply online through Interfolio here: https://apply.interfolio.com/92422 

Address inquiries to:

Randolph Otto, M.D.

Director of Pediatric Radiology,

Seattle Children’s Hospital,

4800 Sand Point Way NE,

Seattle, Washington 98105;

Telephone:  206-987-2166;

Fax:  206-985-3403;

E-mail:  Randolph.Otto@seattlechildrens.org

Web site:  http://www.seattlechildrens.org