Academic ConnectPosition Overview
School / Campus / College: School of Medicine
Organization: Urology
Title: Assistant or Associate Professor WOT - URPS
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Urology at the University of Washington is seeking a urologist focusing on Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) to join an established and high volume pelvic health program at UW Medical Center’s Northwest Campus (UWMC-NW). The position is a full-time, 12-months per year, academic position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level without tenure (WOT), due to funding. The anticipated start date for the position is July 1, 2026. Assistant professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate 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.
The base salary range for this position will be: $26,334 per month to $35,000 per month ($316,008 - $420,000 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. 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. Compensation provided by UWP practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through UW Physicians practice plan. Incentive is inclusive of variable incentive, Monthly or Semi-Annual Additional Compensation (MAC/SAAC).
The Department of Urology has an established and high volume urologic practice, a large clinical population from the state of Washington and four neighboring states, active research programs, and an extremely strong academic urology faculty. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and grow a female urology practice, including some aspects of general urology. The candidate will perform open and robotic-assisted surgery and collaborate with other surgeons and urogynecologists within and across UW Medicine and its affiliated entities.
The University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Duties of the position include providing excellent clinical management of URPS and pelvic health conditions, and teaching residents, fellows and students. The selected applicant will have the opportunity to propose a research program. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, research experience that aligns with our existing strengths in neurourology, pelvic pain, bioengineering, and urinary tract infection (UTI), as well as the ability to gain privileges for minimally invasive (robotic-assisted) surgery at applicable UW Medicine sites of practice. The University of Washington, a recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and responsibilities. The position is open until filled.
Qualifications
The candidate must have a MD (or foreign equivalent) and be a board-certified or board qualified urologist with sub-specialty training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) (or foreign equivalent) as demonstrated by the completion of a FPMRS fellowship. Further the candidate must have expertise in general urology.
All candidates must be eligible for and able to maintain a Washington State medical license. 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 Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Instructions
To be considered for this position, apply using the provided "Apply Now" link.
To be considered complete all required documentation (CV, Letter of Interest, Diversity Statement) and forms must be submitted.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment and timeline, please contact:
Chris Erickson,
Associate Director, HR, Faculty Affairs, & Administration
University of Washington, Department of Urology
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