"Assistant Professor (without tenure), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology"

Job Details

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 (without tenure by reason of funding) on the Faculty Scientist pathway. Rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Anticipated start date is Summer 2026.

Assistant Professors are eligible for 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.

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

As the second largest Department in the UW School of Medicine, Pediatrics has twenty-one clinical divisions with approximately 1,400 academic appointments, including approximately 650 paid faculty members, 134 residents, 70 ACGME fellows, 230 staff employees and over 600 volunteer/affiliate faculty and continues to grow each year. The Department of Pediatrics is a close affiliate of Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH) and Seattle Children's Research Institute (SCRI). Faculty members appointed in the Department are located at various institutions (including Seattle Children’s, UW Medicine, and FHCC), and are part of the Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) clinical practice plan.

The base salary range for this position will be: $12,079 - $18,119 per month ($144,948 - $217,428 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 Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) 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 Children’s University Medical Group practice plan. Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative supplement (ADS).

Compensation provided by Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Please see additional benefits that may be available: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CUMG-Benefits-Summary-for-recruiting.pdf.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have

• MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent) AND a PhD in a relevant field (or foreign equivalent).
• Must be Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology.
• Must be currently licensed as a physician or 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-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all 3 steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter and a diversity statement. The diversity statement should address current and/or future commitments to and experiences with equity, diversity, and inclusion.