Spine Neurosurgeon --Open Rank

Job Details

The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (without tenure due to reasons of funding) or Associate Professor (without tenure due to reasons of funding), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in patient care, scholarship, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a twelve-month appointment. This position includes clinical responsibilities split between the University of Washington academic medical centers and the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system, with an anticipated 50% University of Washington and 50% Veterans Affairs distribution of clinical effort.

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.

The base salary range for the Assistant Professor title will be $25,000–$56,250 per month ($300,000–$675,000 annually), commensurate with experience, discipline, qualifications, and academic rank, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range includes compensation provided through the University and the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan.

Additional compensation associated with this position includes guaranteed monthly additional compensation through the UW Physicians practice plan of $10,000–$17,000 per month ($120,000–$204,000 annually). Total fixed compensation (base salary plus Monthly Additional Compensation) for this position will not exceed $675,000 annually for the rank of Assistant Professor.

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 the Associate Professor title will be $30,000–$66,667 per month ($360,000–$800,004 annually), commensurate with experience, discipline, qualifications, and academic rank, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range includes compensation provided through the University and the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan.

Additional compensation associated with this position includes guaranteed monthly additional compensation through the UW Physicians practice plan of $17,000–$22,000 per month ($204,000–$264,000 annually). Total fixed compensation (base salary plus Monthly Additional Compensation) for this position will not exceed $800,004 annually for the rank of Associate Professor.

Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive compensation through the UW Physicians practice plan. Additional compensation may also include a relocation incentive/moving allowance, administrative supplement, productivity incentive, and/or Veterans Affairs-specific compensation, as applicable and in accordance with institutional and federal policies.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive spine neurosurgical care across University of Washington and Veterans Affairs clinical sites, partner with departmental faculty to expand and advance the comprehensive spine program, and contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Scholarly expectations will be commensurate with the selected academic pathway. Faculty appointed in the Surgeon-Scientist Pathway will be expected to develop and sustain an active research program, including pursuit of independent external funding through federal and/or private sources. Faculty appointed in the Clinician-Educator Pathway will be expected to engage in scholarly activity, including clinical innovation, outcomes research, quality improvement, educational scholarship, or other academically recognized contributions aligned with departmental priorities.

The Department of Neurological Surgery has a nationally recognized tradition of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Faculty are expected to engage in a broad range of academic activities, including clinical service, teaching, scholarly activity, and service to the institution and profession.

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

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• M.D. degree (or foreign equivalent).
• Eligibility for a Washington State medical license.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neurological Surgery.
• Eligibility to meet Veterans Affairs credentialing and appointment requirements.
• In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must demonstrate successful completion of all three steps of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/180761. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:

1. A cover letter describing qualifications, experience, and interests relevant to the position.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.

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.