The Department of Radiology in the School of Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle is seeking applications for one full-time (100% FTE) faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor without tenure (WOT) by reason of funding, commensurate with experience, to join faculty members in the Musculoskeletal Imaging section with an anticipated, but flexible, start date of September 1, 2024.  Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30).  Associate Professors WOT and full Professors WOT 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.

This position is based at the UW Medicine Roosevelt Clinic (main Musculoskeletal Imaging site), but will also include clinical and teaching responsibilities at all other UW Medicine sites of practice, including the University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, etc. Clinical responsibilities will include all aspects of Musculoskeletal Radiology including subspecialties of orthopedic surgery, very active sports medicine, rehabilitation medicine, oncology, trauma, metabolic bone, and rheumatology services, as well as musculoskeletal injections and imaging-guided biopsies.  The successful candidate will work with musculoskeletal MRI, CT, ultrasound, and radiographs and will participate in the clinical, educational, and research programs of a comprehensive musculoskeletal imaging service. Our department provides ample meeting and vacation time, a very good fringe benefits package, and travel and business allowances. 

Academic responsibilities will include teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, and clinical, basic, or educational research or equivalent scholarly activities, with dedicated research time and mentoring provided. The section maintains close relationships with orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, rheumatology, oncology, and internal medicine services at all hospital sites with multiple research collaborations with biomedical engineering department and industry.  All UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The base salary range for this position will be: $30,322 - $33,609 per month ($363,864 - $403,308 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.  This position is incentive eligible through the physicians practice plan.

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.

Seattle is a cosmopolitan city that ranks among the top three urban areas in America for quality of life, with superb recreation and outdoor activities nearby and a very temperate climate.  It is a hub for aerospace, technology, and maritime industries, and is a headquartered by some of the world's largest companies.  Seattle is also family-friendly with nationally ranked schools.  The proximity of water, forests, and mountains attract nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.  Our faculty enjoy outstanding benefits, strong support for professional growth, and an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, and artistic pursuits.

UW School of Medicine is, with UW Hospital ranked #1 in Washington State. UW is listed as one of the nation’s top public educational and research institutions, and the School of Medicine has been ranked second in the world, among the top two recipients of federal research grants.  The Department of Radiology is internationally recognized as dynamic, progressive, and high impact, consummate with UW Medicine's ranking as one of the nation's leading healthcare delivery enterprises. 

The Department of Radiology has 134 clinical and research faculty including physicians, physician assistants, advanced registered nurse practitioners, and scientists; and 105 residents, fellows, and post-doctoral students.  We have an incredibly talented staff and leadership team.  Department of Radiology is made up of wonderfully dedicated individuals committed to patient care, to education, and to discovery.  We provide services to the Pacific Northwest, Asia, Africa, and other sites.  We are recognized for patient and family-centered care and are a values-driven department.  Our core value is to provide the best in care for every patient every time.  We are proud that we highly value research, inspired by the goal of healthcare that is more accessible, less invasive, lower cost, and has optimal outcomes.  Our valued educational programs are geared toward creating physicians and scientists who care deeply and see innovation as central to the challenges of the future.

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

·       M.D. or D.O. (or foreign equivalent) in medicine and eligibility for full medical licensure in Washington State

·       Be board certified or board eligible in Diagnostic Radiology

·       Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited residency (or foreign equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiology and have completed a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging

·       Have a record of accomplishments that supports a strong desire for a career in academic radiology, as evidenced by publications or external research funding

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. 

NOTE: This position will require work to be performed on-site at a Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC) facility. FHCC requires all individuals, including University of Washington faculty clinicians, working at an FHCC facility to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Unlike UW’s vaccination policy which is appended below, the FHCC policy does not provide for religious or medical exemptions. As such, a UW offer associated with this recruitment is contingent upon, among other things, the preferred candidate demonstrating that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by no later than the commencement of their appointment.

Please upload the following required forms as part of the application process:  Updated CV, Letter of Interest or Cover Letter, and Diversity Statement.  In your diversity statement please include information about your experiences with and/or commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Address inquiries to:

Majid Chalian, M.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Radiology

University of Washington

4245 Roosevelt Way NE, Box 354755

Seattle, WA 98195

Email:  mchalian@uw.edu