"Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Clinical Practice, UW Pediatrics Division of Rheumatology"

The Division of Rheumatology, in the Department of Pediatrics, at the University of Washington, is seeking candidates for a full-time position at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or full Professor of Clinical Practice. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position is available effective Winter 2026; 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, meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. Clinical Practice track appointments are not eligible for tenure.

All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The faculty member will engage in pediatric rheumatology clinical care in the outpatient, inpatient, and outreach settings, as well as immunosuppressive medication management and intraarticular aspirations/injections. The faculty member with appropriate qualification and interest, has the opportunity to serve as Associate Program Director (APD) of the rheumatology fellowship program.

The successful candidate will spend 90% time in the clinical setting (80% if APD), up to 10% time in the role of APD, and 10% time in administrative and scholarly pursuit including teaching and mentoring. Clinical effort may be reduced, commensurate with grant funding.

The Division of Rheumatology at Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute and the University of Washington is world-renowned and the largest in the United States, with 13 physicians and 4 nurses serving Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana. The division has an active research program focused on autoimmune diseases and collaborates with various institutions. It is involved in projects like CARRA, PRCSG, and pharmaceutical clinical trials.

The base salary range is Assistant Professor: $12,079 - $18,119 per month, Associate Professor: $14,598 - $21,897 per month, Professor: $17,844 - $26,766 per month, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: Requires an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent. Must be board certified or eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology and eligible for medical licensure in Washington.