"Assistant Professor WOT, Head and Neck Pathologist, UW Dept of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology"

Job Description

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, seeks one (1) full-time Pathologist to join our Head and Neck Pathology subspecialty service as an Assistant Professor WOT (without tenure), due to reasons of funding on the clinician-educator pathway. The primary clinical service responsibility will be to sign out in the Head and Neck and Pulmonary Pathology diagnostic services and the associated teaching of medical students, post-sophomore fellows, PA students, residents, and fellows among other learners. UW AP faculty on these services also participate in intraoperative consultation service/on-call rotations. The successful candidate is expected to interact and foster relationships with clinicians and participate in interdisciplinary conferences associated with these services.

Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, (1) formal completion of a Head and Neck Pathology Fellowship program; (2) ability to participate in other subspecialty services.

Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate and Full Professors WOT 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. This position is full-time and remains open until filled with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026, but is flexible.

The base salary range for this position will be: $20,659 to $24,727 per month ($247,908 to $296,724 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 UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Other compensation associated with this position may include an administrative salary supplement.

UW faculty demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and engage in teaching, research, and clinical service. UW faculty embrace the vision of excellence, collaboration, and integrity. Come join us in one of the most beautiful and exciting locations in the U.S. as we pursue our mission of creatively and durably improving health.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess an M.D. or D.O. (or foreign equivalent) and be board-certified or board-eligible in anatomic pathology. Must qualify for a license to practice medicine in Washington State.  In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H1-B 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. For complete details and to apply, please visit the Interfolio posting at:  https://apply.interfolio.com/179056.

Application Instructions

Applicants should send via Interfolio their CV, a cover letter detailing their clinical and scholarly interests and future goals, a diversity statement [statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion], and contact information for at least three references addressed to Dr. Luis F. Gonzalez-Cuyar, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.