Assistant or Associate Professor WOT - Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeon - Neurotology

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Washington Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is seeking to hire a faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor without tenure by reason of funding (WOT). This full-time, twelve-month appointment is for a neurotologist who will contribute to excellence in clinical care, research, teaching, and service within a diverse academic community. The position is primarily based at Harborview Medical Center, a Level I adult and pediatric trauma and burn center, offering a diverse patient population with complex otologic and neurotologic disorders, including temporal bone trauma and facial nerve injuries. The candidate will join a collaborative Otology and Neurotology division across multiple UW Medicine sites and contribute to a comprehensive vestibular practice. The department has a strong research mission in hearing and balance science, supported by the Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center, offering opportunities for clinical, translational, or collaborative research. The role involves delivering and teaching otologic and neurotologic care, mentoring residents, and participating in scholarly activity and faculty call responsibilities. The position is structured as predominantly clinical (0.8 CFTE) with an option for a research-focused role (0.6 CFTE) for candidates with significant research aspirations.

Requirements

• MD (or foreign equivalent).
• Certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
• Eligible for a Washington State medical license.
• Fellowship training in an ACGME accredited Neurotology.
• Certification or eligibility for subspecialty certification in Neurotology by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence in otologic and neurotologic surgery.
• A record or trajectory of scholarly contribution commensurate with rank.
• For H-1B sponsorship: graduates of foreign medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the US Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Substantial research aspirations and a clear scholarly trajectory (if opting for 0.6 CFTE).

Responsibilities

• Deliver and teach the full breadth of otologic and neurotologic care.
• Mentor residents.
• Contribute to the department's academic mission through scholarly activity.
• Share in faculty call responsibilities.
• Engage in teaching, research, and service.
• Engage with Bloedel investigators and develop clinical, translational, or collaborative research.
• Provide clinical care at Harborview Medical Center and other UW Medicine sites.

Benefits

• Paid time off (equivalent of one month per year).
• University benefit determinations and calculations (based on University compensation).
• Separate benefits offered by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan (may be eligible).
• Semi-annual additional compensation through the University of Washington Physicians Group.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree