Careers in Quality

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 or Associate Professor without tenure (WOT) by reason of funding, commensurate with experience, to join faculty members in the Emergency and Trauma Radiology section with an anticipated start date of December 1, 2023.  Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30).  Associate 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.

Harborview Medical Center is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers and the only Level 1 trauma center in the state of Washington.  In addition to caring for local trauma and non-traumatic emergencies, Harborview receives and cares for large numbers of severely injured patients transferred from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming.

We staff a busy emergency radiology practice situated in the center of the emergency and trauma center.  We train medical students and all radiology residents from the University of Washington, as well as three Emergency Radiology fellows per year.  All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The base salary range for this position will be: $29,367 - $32,304 per month ($352,404 - $387,648 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.

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.

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.

Seattle is a cosmopolitan city that ranks among the top three urban areas in America for quality of life, with superb recreation and outdoor activities nearby and a very temperate climate.  It is a hub for aerospace, technology, and maritime industries, and is a headquartered by 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 diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, and artistic pursuits.

UW School of Medicine is, with UW Hospital ranked #1 in Washington State. 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.  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. 

The Department of Radiology has 134 clinical and research faculty including physicians, physician assistants, advanced registered nurse practitioners, and scientists; and 105 residents, fellows, and post-doctoral students.  We have an incredibly talented staff and leadership team.  Department of Radiology is made up of wonderfully dedicated individuals committed to patient care, to education, and to discovery.  We provide services to the Pacific Northwest, Asia, Africa, and other sites.  We are recognized for patient and family-centered care and are a values-driven department.  Our core value is to provide the best in care for every patient every time.  We are proud that we highly value research, inspired by the goal of healthcare that is more accessible, less invasive, lower cost, and has optimal outcomes.  Our valued educational programs are geared toward creating physicians and scientists who care deeply and see innovation as central to the challenges of the future.

Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• M.D. or D.O., or foreign equivalent, in medicine
• Eligibility for full medical licensure in Washington State
• Board certified, or board eligible, in Diagnostic Radiology
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited residency, or foreign equivalent, in Diagnostic Radiology
• Fellowship training in Emergency Radiology or experience in Emergency Radiology
• Excellence in academic achievement as demonstrated by a record of scientific presentation and/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, 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: http://apply.interfolio.com/111797.

Address inquiries to:

Ken Linnau, M.D.

Associate Professor, Section Chief of Emergency and Trauma Radiology

Harborview Medical Center

325 Ninth Ave, Box 359728

Seattle, WA 98104-2499

Email: klinnau@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.

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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