Assistant, Associate, or Professor, WOT Pediatric General Surgeon, Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle Childrens Hospital and the Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric General Surgery at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor without tenure (WOT), by reason of funding with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to support the department's commitment to excellence in research, 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 (3-year term renewable for Assistant Professor) beginning January 2027. The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professor $35,417-$39,584 ($425,004 - $475,008 annually); Associate Professor $41,667-$50,000 ($500,004 - $600,000 annually); Professor $52,084-$56,250 ($625,008 - $675,000 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through CUMG.

The successful candidate will provide the full spectrum of general and thoracic pediatric surgical care, with a particular focus on pediatric bariatric and metabolic surgery. Seattle Childrens Hospital has established a comprehensive obesity management center, with bariatric surgery serving as a major component of this multidisciplinary program. The successful candidate will play a leading role in the continued development and growth of the surgical program and collaborate closely with specialists across the obesity management center.

The primary site of practice will be Seattle Childrens Hospital, with opportunities to participate at other sites consistent with regional affiliations and institutional strategy. The Division of Pediatric General Surgery includes 16 board-certified pediatric surgeons and supports a busy tertiary and quaternary care practice, as well as regional clinics.

The successful candidate will participate in the clinical, educational, and academic missions of the division, including the selection, teaching, and training of residents and fellows. As a member of the University of Washington faculty, the candidate will engage in teaching, research, and service, with opportunities for scholarly activity, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a pediatric surgeon to combine a broad general and thoracic surgery practice with a leadership role in the continued advancement of pediatric bariatric and metabolic surgery.

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

Qualifications

• Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
• MD degree (or foreign equivalent)
• Board eligibility (or foreign equivalent) by the American Board of Surgery, inclusive of completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
• Eligible for medical licensure in state of Washington
• 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

Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.

Application should include the following materials:

1. a cover letter of no more than 1 page detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
2. 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.

Please also include contact information for at least 3 referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/192498

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