Description
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, 2027. 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 section seeks a cardiothoracic imaging fellowship trained individual who will engage in scholarly work, teaching, and clinical service. Clinical work includes pulmonary and cardiac imaging. The successful candidate will work with cardiovascular MRI and CT, chest CT and chest radiographs.
The Cardiothoracic Imaging section currently has ten faculty members with a range of expertise in pulmonary and cardiac imaging and provides pulmonary, vascular, cardiac CT and MR diagnostic interpretations. The section maintains close relationships with internal medicine, pulmonology, oncology, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, and cardiac and thoracic surgery services at all hospital sites; the University of Washington Medical Center Montlake and Northwest campuses, Harborview Medical Center, and Fred Hutch Cancer Center. Cardiothoracic Imaging has an active fellowship program and faculty are responsible for the instruction of cardiothoracic imaging fellows, in addition to medical students and diagnostic radiology residents.
The base salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank will be $36,690–$42,290 per month ($440,280–$507,480 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The base salary range for this position at the Associate Professor rank will be $39,945-$46,041 per month ($479,340-$552,492 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The base salary range for this position at the Professor rank will be: $43,940-$50,646 per month ($527,280-$607,752 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.
The University of Washington (UW) is a leading referral center for interstitial lung diseases, lung transplantation, thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, structural and congenital heart disease, interventional cardiology and hematology. Cardiothoracic Imaging conducts multidisciplinary conferences with inpatient internal medicine services, pulmonary medicine, interventional cardiology, and oncology.
UW is listed as one of the nation’s top public educational and research institutions, and the School of Medicine has been ranked second in the world, among the top two recipients of federal research grants. Our hospitals consistently rank among the very best. The Department of Radiology is internationally recognized as dynamic, progressive, and high impact, consummate with UW Medicine's ranking as one of the nation's leading healthcare delivery enterprises. All UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
Seattle is a cosmopolitan city that ranks among the top urban areas for quality of life. It is a hub for aerospace, technology, and maritime industries, and is headquarters for some of the world's largest companies. Seattle is also family-friendly with nationally ranked schools. The proximity of water, forests, and mountains attract nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Our faculty enjoy outstanding benefits, strong support for professional growth, and an environment noted for inclusivity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, and artistic pursuits.
Qualifications
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
M.D., or foreign equivalent, in medicine and eligibility for medical licensure in Washington State
Be board certified or board eligible in diagnostic radiology
Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in diagnostic radiology and have completed a fellowship training in cardiothoracic imaging
Demonstrated record of scientific presentations or publications
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 and a Letter of Interest or Cover Letter of no more that two pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences. 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 apply online through Interfolio here: https://apply.interfolio.com/188781.
Address inquiries to:
Hamid Chalian, M.D.
Professor, Department of Radiology
University of Washington
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Email: hchalian@uw.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
