Open Rank without Tenure (WOT) - Adult Neuro-Oncologist, Neurology
University of Washington
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Posted: 20-Aug-24
Location: University of Washington Medical Center and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 135106
The University of Washington (UW) and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) are jointly recruiting two full-time MD/DO faculty members at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level without tenure due to funding (WOT), in the Department of Neurology at the UW and the Medical oncology division of the Fred Hutch. The primary appointment will be in the Department of Neurology at the UW. Academic appointment at the University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank.
We especially welcome candidates with an interest and background in neuro-oncology research to help grow our clinical and translational neuro-oncology studies. A track record in conducting clinical trials is ideal.
Assistant Professors 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. The base salary range for this position in this title will be $23,920 - $30,609 per month ($287,040 to $367,308 per year), commensurate with experience, discipline, and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Associate and Full Professors 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. The base salary range for this position in this title will be $27,766 - $38,799 per month ($333,192 to $465,588 per year), commensurate with experience, discipline, and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Our salaries are bench marked based on the AAMC scale. Other compensation associated with this position may or may not include Startup, Relocation Incentive/Moving Allowance Administrative supplement for a defined administrative role, or Productivity Incentive.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary and collaborative team of neuro-oncologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, neurosurgeons, APPs, dedicated nursing staff, oncologic dieticians, neuropsychologist and social workers at the Alvord Brain Tumor Center (ABTC) at UW caring for adult patients with primary CNS malignancies and at the Fred Hutch in our growing brain metastases clinic. Because of our responsibility to provide care to the WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho), as well as certification as a neurofibromatosis clinic, our program sees an exceptionally complex and diverse group of patients with peripheral and central nervous system tumors.
The selected individual for the advertised position is expected to contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding clinical care and developing excellence in clinical research in neuro-oncology. All clinical and translational research experiences and interests will be considered, and expertise and focus in developing a robust clinical trial portfolio for the treatment of primary glial neoplasms, meningiomas and brain metastases is highly desirable. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Teaching responsibilities will involve oversight of advanced practice providers, nurses, and fellows in the clinical setting, and delivery of informal teaching sessions and formal lectures to clinicians and the general medical community.
The Fred Hutch, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation and immunotherapy, Fred Hutch and the UW provide a unique environment for conducting translational research and clinical care. The Fred Hutch, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Seattle Children?s, is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center.
At UW, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.
Requirements include:
MD or DO or foreign equivalent degree, eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Washington, and certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology and Neuro-Oncology (or eligibility to sit for the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialities accrediation)
In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H1B 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.
Please use link to apply with letter of interest, curriculum vitae, diversity statement and the names and addresses of three references:
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).
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.