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Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition

Employer
University of Washington
Location
VAPSHCS, Seattle, WA
Salary
Please refer to the VAPSHCS for information about compensation.
Date posted
Dec 18, 2024
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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Health Sciences, Medicine
Employment Level
Non-Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

The University of Washington, Department of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition is recruiting for two faculty member positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Practice to specialize in Endocrinology. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34. These positions are both full-time (1.0 FTE) appointments based at VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS). Estimated start date is May 1, 2025, specific start date is negotiable.

In addition to clinical work, teaching, scholarship, and service are integral to all Clinical Practice positions. The initial appointment period will be three years, at a minimum, with eligibility for renewal thereafter. Faculty on the clinical practice track hold 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. Clinical Practice track appointments are not eligible for tenure.

Accepting online applications starting December 18, 2024.

Our nationally ranked Endocrinology program provides a collegial atmosphere and an exciting array of patients with diverse Endocrine pathology. The position allows for a variety of responsibilities including clinical care, education of Endocrine Fellows, Internal Medicine Residents, and medical students and the pursuit of academic interests. The practice includes outpatient clinics, an inpatient consult service, an inpatient glycemic consult service and numerous subspecialty services. The practice is supported by an advanced practitioner led inpatient glycemic team, a cohort of certified diabetes educators, nutritionists, pharmacists, mental health professionals, and clinical/administrative support staff. Our faculty is supportive and nurturing.

University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research/scholarship and service. The new hire will also contribute to clinical teaching through resident, student, and fellow education, provide clinical care on the inpatient Endocrine consultation service and have the opportunity to participate in clinical research trials.

Compensation

Salary

This position is paid directly by the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) and receives no UW compensation.  Please refer to the VAPSHCS for information about compensation for these positions.

Qualifications

The successful candidates must have an MD or DO (or foreign equivalent), medical licensure in the state of Washington and Board Eligibility or Certification in Endocrinology (or foreign equivalent) by the start date of employment.

Application Instructions

Candidates will be asked to upload three required documents:

Cover letter – please provide a one- to two-page document which includes your area(s) of interest (consult, quality, education, etc.) if applicable Diversity statement – the University of Washington faculty strive to deliver equitable healthcare in an environment that celebrates diversity – please provide a one-paragraph statement addressing either 1) experiences with diversity in training, professional/military work, previous teaching, and service, or 2) potential to foster more equitable healthcare delivery in the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Metabolism. Curriculum vitae The recruitment committee will review applications in the order received.

For more information or questions, please send an email to Kim Mabee, Academic Affairs Manager, kmabee@uw.edu.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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