"University of Washington - 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.

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.