Assistant Professor

Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Assistant Professor without tenure, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal MedicineThe Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of
Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Washington (UW) in
Seattle is seeking a full-time faculty member at the Assistant
Professor -without tenure due to funding (WOT) level for an
academic appointment. -UW Medicine is the premier academic
medical center in Washington state, encompasses 4 hospitals in the
Seattle metro area and is the primary referral hospital for the
five-state WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho)
region. The department supports a residency program, three
fellowship programs and is a major teaching site for UW medical
students. -
This opportunity will be predominantly at the UW Montlake Campus
in Seattle; however, the division also provides care at five
satellites each week, round-the-clock Labor & Delivery
coverage, and a large telemedicine program. If desired, protected
time to grow your educational and research goals may be
negotiated.
Joining the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at UW provides a
broad scope of clinical opportunities including: treating the most
complicated fetal anomalies and maternal conditions in a diverse
patient population, working on an extremely high acuity labor
floor, engaging in a unique collaboration with midwifery services,
subspecialists in complex maternal conditions, and participating in
a growing fetal therapy program. UW additionally has a strong
record of supporting educators and researchers especially in grant
funding within our department.
Candidates will be expected to perform -outpatient
obstetrical imaging, will be expected to work in -high-volume
inpatient and outpatient clinical practices, and will be expected
to -work in and build teams, and will be expected to support
the academic mission of UW Medicine to improve the health of the
public through education and research. The successful candidate
will benefit from the strong research infrastructure and
interdisciplinary culture that exists within our Department and the
broader UW community.
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
position has an anticipated start date of November 1, 2022.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of
Washington is committed to an inclusive environment and to reducing
inequities in patient care through education, research, leadership,
and excellence in clinical care. We strongly believe that diversity
enriches training, scientific discovery and promotes the best
healthcare. The University of Washington, a Recipient of the 2006
Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed
to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a MD -degree (a foreign equivalent is
acceptable) and must have completed a residency in Obstetrics and
Gynecology (a -foreign equivalent is acceptable). In addition,
candidates must be board certified or board eligible in
Maternal-Fetal Medicine. A foreign equivalent is acceptable.
Candidates must -have at least two years of practical
experience in a clinical setting and demonstrate excellent clinical
skills.
All candidates must be eligible for and able to maintain a
Washington State medical license. 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.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, statement of
teaching, statement of contributions to diversity, and current CV
through Interfolio. -Inquires should be sent
to Ms. Bowden at -.
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.
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 (/).
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 ().
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and
Information
Under Washington State Governor Inslee's, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a
UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will
be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For
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