Faculty Positions in Genome Sciences (Open Rank and Assistant Professor)
About The Position
The Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington invites applications for two full-time faculty positions: one open-rank position at Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Associate Professor (with tenure), or Professor (with tenure), and one Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position. Successful candidates will join the faculty on twelve-month appointments. Assistant Professor appointments begin with an initial three-year term and are renewable. The anticipated start date is September 2027. Candidates are sought across all areas of genome sciences, broadly defined, and should demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The department addresses leading-edge questions in biology and medicine by developing and applying genetic, genomic, proteomic, and computational approaches using genomic information from humans, model organisms, and other species. Successful candidates will develop or continue an independent, externally funded research program; teach and mentor graduate, undergraduate, and postdoctoral trainees; and contribute service to the department, the University, and the broader scientific community. All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service. The base salary ranges are $135,000–$140,004 annually for Assistant Professor, $170,004–$190,008 for Associate Professor, and $200,004–$250,692 for Professor. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Requirements
- A PhD in a relevant field, or foreign equivalent, earned by the appointment date; an MD or foreign equivalent is also acceptable.
- Candidates appointed as Associate Professor or Professor must have a record of research, teaching, and service meeting University of Washington criteria for appointment with tenure at that rank.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.
Responsibilities
- Develop or continue an independent, externally funded research program.
- Teach and mentor graduate, undergraduate, and postdoctoral trainees.
- Contribute service to the department, the University, and the broader scientific community.
- Engage in teaching, research, and service as a University of Washington faculty member.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
