Division Head, UW Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine

Position Description

The University of Washington (UW) Department of Medicine (DOM) is recruiting a Division Head of the Division of Cardiology and Co-Director of the UW Medicine Heart Institute. The successful candidate will lead a critical division and service line and work closely with health system, School of Medicine (SoM), and DOM leadership to advance UW Medicine’s mission to improve the health of the public through excellence in clinical care, research, and education.

Reporting to the Chair of Medicine and Associate Vice President of Clinical Transformation for UW Medicine, the division head provides leadership across all aspects of the division. The division head is responsible for all clinical operations, education, and research in the division and will work closely with DOM, SoM, and UW Medicine leadership to maintain alignment of the division with the needs of the school and health system and to ensure the fiscal health of the division. The division head will partner with other Heart Institute leaders to coordinate care and research across the continuum. The division head will focus on faculty development, mentorship, and promoting an inclusive culture as a key tenet of this role.

The division head oversees section heads (including section heads at the VA Puget Sound and Harborview Medical Center), fellowship leadership, and division leadership. The division head also collaborates with other division heads and chairs, SoM leadership, and health system leadership to advance multidisciplinary projects and with clinical leaders to implement clinical initiatives.

The position is a full-time and tenured academic position at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34. Associate and full 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. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Candidates are expected to engage in clinical care. The anticipated start date would be January 2027.

Qualifications

The candidate will possess an MD, MD/PhD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree, and be board-certified in cardiology (or foreign equivalent). They will have a distinguished record in academic medicine, demonstrated leadership in cardiology, and the ability to work collaboratively to advance impactful initiatives. The candidate will also possess strong administrative acumen and experience with financial and clinical operations in cardiovascular medicine. Candidates must hold a terminal degree and qualify for a senior faculty appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor.

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.

The successful candidate should demonstrate exceptional leadership in clinical care and operations, medical education, and research, with qualifications meriting appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position will be $31,250 - $37,500 per month ($375,000 - $450,000 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.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/185196. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials: a cover letter of no more than 2-3 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences; 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.