"Assistant Professor WOT - Academic Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeon"

The Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time academic Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeon at the rank of Assistant Professor WOT (without tenure). Appointments as Assistant Professor WOT are normally structured per University guidelines as two consecutive 3-year terms followed by review for promotion to Associate Professor WOT. Assistant Professors WOT 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. This full-time, 12-month service period will include clinical activities at both Seattle Children’s Hospital and University of Washington Harborview Medical Center. Salary and rank will be commensurate with training, qualifications, and experience, with an expected start date of July 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will become the sixth full-time member of the Division of Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery based at Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH). The primary clinical practice at SCH will include treatment of cleft lip and palate, congenital and developmental jaw anomalies, and general pediatric reconstructive surgery. The secondary site of practice will be at Harborview Medical Center, with a focus on the acute facial trauma treatment, secondary facial reconstruction, and management of congenital craniomaxillofacial deformities in adults. Commensurate with training and interests of the applicant, other clinical practice combinations may be possible, including craniofacial microsurgery. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

At the rank of Assistant Professor (WOT), the base salary range for this position will be: $30,834-$34,167 per month ($370,008 - $410,004 annually). Base salaries at all ranks will be commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications. 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. Other compensation associated with this position may include variable incentive through CUMG. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by Children's University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CUMG-Benefits-Summary-for-recruiting.pdf

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• MD (or foreign equivalent)
• Board-certified or eligible to achieve certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (or foreign equivalent)
• Eligible for medical licensure in state of Washington
• Prospective candidate will have successfully completed a craniofacial surgery fellowship recognized by the American Society of Craniofacial Surgery (or equivalent training) that includes training in the management of acute craniomaxillofacial trauma surgery, adult facial reconstructive surgery, orthognathic surgery, and general pediatric plastic surgery.

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.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply via the Interfolio link below, upload a cover letter outlining qualifications for the position, current curriculum vitae, the names of four professional references whom we can contact via Interfolio, and a statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (i.e. diversity statement).

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).