The Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor WOT (without tenure). This position will have an annual service period of 12 months (July 1 – June 30). Appointments as Assistant Professor WOT are normally structured per University guidelines as two consecutive 3-year terms followed by 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 position will be located both at Harborview Medical Center (HMC) and the University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest (UWMC-NW). The salary and rank will be commensurate with applicant’s training, qualifications, and experience, with an expected start date in Summer or Fall 2025.
The position will have an equal split clinical deployment at HMC and UWMC-NW with clinical responsibilities that include a wide range of evaluation, consultation and surgical treatment services for adult vascular surgery patients. This position will take a full complement of system call covering Harborview Medical Center, UWMC – Montlake and Northwest Campuses.
The Vascular Surgery practice at HMC and UWMC-NW is diverse. The clinical responsibilities for this position include:
Complex Open and Endovascular Aortic Procedures for Aneurysm, Dissection, Trauma, and Infection
Vascular Trauma
Dialysis Access
Limb Preservation; both open and endovascular procedures
Vascular Access
Intra-operative Vascular Emergencies
Carotid
Venous-Superficial and Complex deep recanalization
In addition to clinical practice the position will participate in the education of surgical residents and medical students. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an area of scholarly expertise, as expected of every faculty member, in consultation with the Division and Section Chiefs. 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: $29,167- $32,500 per month ($350,004 - $390,000 annually). Base salaries at all ranks will be commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Other compensation associated with this position may include variable incentive through UWP. 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.
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/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf
Prospective candidates must meet the following requirements:
MD degree (or foreign equivalent)
Eligible for medical licensure in state of Washington
Board-certified or eligible to achieve certification by the American Board of Surgery in vascular and endovascular surgery (or foreign equivalent) by July 1, 2025.
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.
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).
Apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/161534
