Assistant or Associate Professor WOT- Head and Neck Oncology | Microvascular Reconstruction

Description

The University of Washington Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor without tenure by reason of funding (WOT), with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2026. Academic title/rank will be commensurate with experience/qualifications. We seek applicants who demonstrate 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 basis for a twelve-month appointment. If the candidate joins at the Assistant Professor rank, it will be for a 3-year term, renewable.

This position is based at the Seattle VA Hospital and Harborview Medical Center. The individual will function in a multi-disciplinary practice environment which includes fellow, resident, and medical student teaching and clinical or basic science research.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a high volume practice in all aspects of otolaryngology with a particular subspecialty interest in head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in research that focuses on these areas critical to our specialty. The faculty member will take standard faculty call.

This position includes a 0.75 FTE appointment at the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System.

All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

Qualifications

• MD (or foreign equivalent), certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, and eligible for a Washington State medical license.
• Fellowship training in Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction
• Demonstrated clinical excellence and a record or trajectory of scholarly contribution commensurate with rank.
• Eligibility for appointment at the Seattle Veterans Affairs Medical Center, which requires U.S. citizenship in accordance with federal law

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/187778 no later than September 1, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by August 1, 2026. 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 2 pages 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.

Please also include contact information for at least four referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.