Assistant Professor WOT - Pediatric Otolaryngologist - Dept of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Description

The University of Washington Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Seattle Children’s Hospital invites applications for a full-time pediatric otolaryngologist at the rank of Assistant Professor without tenure by reason of funding (WOT). This position would be a multi-year appointment 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. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

This position will be based at Seattle Children’s Hospital and affiliated ambulatory care center. Clinical responsibilities include patient care, call, and student, resident and fellow supervision and education. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026.

Join a cohesive, innovative, and enthusiastic department with strong existing faculty, excellent technical resources, and tremendous research opportunities. More information on the department can be found at https://otolaryngology.uw.edu/

Salary:

The base salary range for this position will be: $22,083 - $24,583 per month ($264,996 - $294,996 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. The UW department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery targets the AAMC 50th percentile for total salary.

Benefits:

Physicians Practice Plans:

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

Qualifications

·   Minimum qualifications include:

• MD (or foreign equivalent)
• Certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Otolaryngology
• Completion of fellowship training program in pediatric otolaryngology
• Eligible for a Washington State medical license
• Candidates should have a background and a track record of clinical and scholarly productivity.

In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B, graduates of foreign (non-US) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the US Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

 

Application Instructions

All applicants should submit a CV, letter of interest, and diversity statement. Initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is February 1, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.

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