Position Description

The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine at the University of Washington is seeking applicants to fill a full-time Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will have opportunities for both inpatient and outpatient clinical work with patient care options at Harborview Medical Center and the University of Washington Medical Center (Montlake and Northwest Campuses).

This individual will have teaching duties that include clinical bedside teaching of medical students, residents and fellows. Clinical faculty hold annual appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30) and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms. 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 will be at the Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor level commensurate with experience and qualifications. The anticipated start date will be October 1, 2023.

The base salary range for this position under the Clinical Instructor title will be: $13,334 - $15,000 per month ($160,008 - $180,000 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The base salary range for this position under the Clinical Assistant Professor title will be: $14,167 - $15,834 per month ($170,004 - $190,008 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 UW Physicians (UWP) 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 UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Other compensation associated with this position may include month additional compensation (MAC), semi-annual additional compensation (SAAC), and incentive pay.

For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf

Qualifications

Requirements include an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent) and Board Eligibility or Certification in Rheumatology (or foreign equivalent) to be considered for a position with a mix of daytime and nighttime assignments

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.

Instructions

Candidates will be asked to upload four required documents:

1. Cover letter - please provide a concise description of training, work experience, scholarly interests and career goals.
2. Diversity and equity - the University of Washington faculty strive to deliver equitable healthcare in an environment that promotes diversity and inclusion- please provide a statement addressing either 1) experiences with diversity efforts in training, professional/military work, previous teaching, and service, or 2) potential to foster more equitable healthcare delivery in the Division of Rheumatology
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. References - please provide a one-page document with a minimum of three references, at least one should be your current or previous supervisor or Program Director (please note: the recruitment committee may contact past and current employers and colleagues beyond the provided references)

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.

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).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.