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Position Description

The Department of Radiology in the School of Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle is recruiting for one full-time (100% FTE) faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor without tenure (WOT) by reason of funding, commensurate with experience, to join the department with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.  Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30).  Associate Professors WOT 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.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide excellent clinical care. Responsibilities include the performance and/or interpretation of fluoroscopic studies, ultrasound, CT, and MRI scans. All faculty members participate in multidisciplinary conferences, which offer an opportunity to develop academic collaborations and build a reputation with our colleagues.  Teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents and fellows is a large part of our Section’s mission and it is required from all our faculty members.

Scholarly or creative work is a fundamental part of our academic life. Depending on their expertise and on the level of interest in performing research, the successful candidate may join our clinician-teacher pathway or physician-scientist pathway. We expect faculty members in the clinician-teacher pathway to be advocates of our trainees and to develop and/or participate in education-related activities beyond daily read-out sessions, services and committees in our department, school of medicine, university, and/or in our major radiology societies. Faculty members in the physician-scientist pathway are expected to collaborate within and across departments and institutions working on multidisciplinary teams. Their goal is to become independent investigators in their area of interest, which may span from bench to implementation research.

The University of Washington Department of Radiology covers many sites including the University of Washington Medical Center (Montlake, Northwest, and Eastside clinics), Harborview Medical Center, Veteran's Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and has an affiliate agreement for training with Seattle Children's Hospital.  All UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The base salary range for this position will be: $33,178 - $39,155 per month ($398,136 - $469,860 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.  This position is incentive eligible through the physicians practice plan.

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.

UW School of Medicine is a top program, with UW Hospital ranked #1 in Washington.  The Department of Radiology is committed to a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity in patient care, education, and discovery.  Our department has 150 clinical and research faculty including physicians, physician assistants, advanced registered nurse practitioners, and scientists, and more than 100 residents, fellows, and post-doctoral students.  We have an incredibly talented staff and leadership team.  We provide services to the Pacific Northwest (WWAMI - Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho), but also to patients from all other states, Canada, Asia, Africa, and other regions of the world.  We are recognized for patient and family-centered care.  Our core value is to provide the best in care for every patient every time.  We are proud of our research endeavors, which aim at providing healthcare that is more accessible, less invasive, at a lower cost, and with optimal outcomes.  We are ranked # 13 in NIH funds among academic institutions.  Our valued educational programs are geared toward forming physicians and scientists who care deeply about our communities and see innovation as central to the challenges of the future.

The Abdominal Imaging Section consists of 16 faculty members and 9 fellows.  We are a large, diverse section with an extensive track record of academic success.  While all faculty members have experience with all aspects of abdominal imaging, dedication and expertise in their chosen clinical and research areas is encouraged and supported.  State of the art wide-detector and dual energy CT scanners, and 1.5T and 3T MR scanners perform all aspects of abdominal imaging. Our new PET/MR scanner provides ample opportunities for clinical and translational research.  Clinical ultrasound, including CEUS and elastography, is an active service that enjoys close relationships with all departments in the hospital.  Fluoroscopy encompasses a wide range of exams, and we collaborate closely with an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to ensure comprehensive care.  We have ample departmental and university resources for teaching and research, including access to cutting edge technology from GE Healthcare and Philips Medical Imaging and protected academic time.

Seattle is consistently ranked among the top urban areas for quality of life, offering a perfect blend of vibrant city living and stunning natural beauty. Nestled between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains, it’s a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with superb recreation and outdoor activities just a short drive away. Despite its reputation, the city enjoys a temperate climate, with sunny and warm springs and summers.  Seattle is very family-friendly, boasting excellent schools and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities. The city is also home to thriving culinary and music scenes, having given us legends like Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam, and hosting some of the best jazz performances in the world. Sports lovers will feel right at home cheering on the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Storm, OL Reign, Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Kraken, and Go Huskies!

Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following qualifications:

• An M.D. or D.O. degree, or foreign equivalent in medicine
• Foreign medical graduates must complete the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification exams, which include the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
• Successful completion of a Radiology Residency Program, either in the USA or abroad
• Successful completion of an Abdominal or Body Imaging Fellowship, either in the USA or abroad
• Certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Diagnostic Radiology, ABR board-eligibility, or a foreign equivalent
• Eligibility for a medical license to practice in Washington State

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.

Instructions

Please upload the following required forms as part of the application process: Updated CV, Letter of Interest or Cover Letter, and Diversity Statement.  In your diversity statement, please include information about your experiences with and/or commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Please apply online through Interfolio here: https://apply.interfolio.com/156980.

Address inquiries to:

Antonio Westphalen, M.D.

Professor, Department of Radiology

University of Washington

1959 NE Pacific Street

Seattle, WA 98195

Email:  acwestph@uw.edu

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University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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