Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

14h • $163,692 - $245,532

About The Position

The Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics, at the University of Washington School of Medicine, in partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital is seeking candidates for a full-time position at the level of Assistant Professor on the Clinical Practice Track to serve in the role of pulmonary hospitalist within the Division. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34 . Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. In addition to clinical work, teaching, scholarship, and service are integral to all Clinical Practice positions. The initial appointment period will be three years, at a minimum, with eligibility for renewal thereafter. Faculty on the clinical practice track hold 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. Clinical Practice track appointments are not eligible for tenure. The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professor range: $13,641 - $20,461 per month ($163,692- $245,532 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 Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) 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 Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through Children’s University Medical Group practice plan. Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative supplement (ADS). Duties of the pulmonary hospitalist will include approximately 16-20 weeks of inpatient service on the Primary Pulmonary Team, as well as active participation in Divisional and Departmental activities. There is opportunity and support for academic growth and career development, leadership and educational endeavors at all levels. The candidate will be expected to engage in scholarly activity in an area of Pulmonary Medicine, Medical Education, or another area of choice with health equity in mind. The scholarly focus will align with the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the candidate will interact with medical students, residents, APPs, and pulmonary fellows in training. Rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is a full-time appointment. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent), medical licensure in the state of Washington and Board Eligibility or Certification in Pediatrics (or foreign equivalent) and have completed a US accredited pediatric residency by the start date of employment. 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.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
• Medical licensure in the state of Washington
• Board Eligibility or Certification in Pediatrics (or foreign equivalent)
• Completed a US accredited pediatric residency by the start date of employment
• 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 to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa

Responsibilities

• Duties of the pulmonary hospitalist will include approximately 16-20 weeks of inpatient service on the Primary Pulmonary Team
• Active participation in Divisional and Departmental activities
• Engage in scholarly activity in an area of Pulmonary Medicine, Medical Education, or another area of choice with health equity in mind
• Interact with medical students, residents, APPs, and pulmonary fellows in training
• Teaching
• Scholarship
• Service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees