Assistant, Associate or Professor WOT (Critical Care)-Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

The University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine invites applications for a faculty position as an academic critical care anesthesiologist position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor with an anticipated start date of November 2026 or thereafter. The successful candidate will be expected to support the department's commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time or part-time basis for a twelve-month appointment. Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate Professors and Professors hold indefinite 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. Salary and academic appointment at University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank. The base salary range for this position will be: $29,532 - $39,565 per month ($354,384 - $474,780 annually), commensurate with experience, qualifications and academic rank, or as mandated by a US 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. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through the UWP practice plan. Compensation provided by the UWP practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. For practitioners holding an appointment in the physicians practice plan, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at UWP: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf.

This position is without tenure due to funding. Duties include the teaching of residents, fellows and medical students and training of the clinical care team. The successful candidate will provide critical care services with significant clinical effort in the intensive care unit at Harborview Medical Center. In addition, those with general critical care credentials will also have the opportunity to provide multispecialty anesthesia services. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching research/scholarship and service. Ample opportunities are available for creation of innovative educational pathways for learners at all levels as well as academic pursuits in quality, safety and research.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications. Must have MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent). At the time of employment, must be Board certified or eligible (or foreign equivalent) in anesthesiology and must have a minimum one-year fellowship training (or foreign equivalent) in critical care medicine. Must be eligible for medical licensure in state of Washington. In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-US) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the US Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Visa sponsorship is not available for a part-time position.

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than May 4, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by that date. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:

1. a cover letter of no more than one page detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
2. a curriculum vitae

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.