Description
Position Description
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 to serve as Clinical Director in the Breast Imaging Section at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor without tenure (WOT) by reason of funding, commensurate with experience in clinical, research, and education domains. This position is expected to be on the physician-scientist pathway, although appointment on the clinician-educator pathway may be possible. The Breast Imaging Section is comprised of 11 clinical faculty, 1 research faculty, and 4 fellows. This position has an anticipated start date of April 1, 2026. 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.
Responsibilities include direction of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center breast imaging clinic operations, clinical coverage of the breast imaging service, instruction of medical students, diagnostic radiology residents and breast imaging fellows, and pursuit of academic scholarly interests. The breast imaging section provides clinical coverage and teaching at our medical centers (UW Medical Center – Montlake Campus, UW Medical Center – Northwest Campus, Harborview Medical Center, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center). The successful faculty candidate will be expected to perform clinical work in all aspects of breast imaging at both the UW Medical Center – Northwest Campus and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center sites. Under the direction of Dr. Brian Dontchos, the section is closely integrated with clinical and research programs throughout the UW Medical Center and Fred Hutchinson Cancer to provide the highest level of comprehensive care for breast disease. All UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Scholarship contributions will vary depending on whether the successful candidate elects the physician-scientist or clinician-teacher pathway.
The base salary range for this position will be: $30,929 - $40,102 per month ($371,148 - $481,224 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.
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/.
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.
The University of Washington (UW) is the nation’s top public educational and research institution. The School of Medicine has been ranked second in the world, among the top two recipients of federal research grants. Our hospitals consistently rank among the very best for patient care in the nation, as does the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for cancer care delivery. The UW Department of Radiology is internationally recognized as dynamic, progressive, and high impact in the field of Diagnostic Imaging. Our academic enterprise complements the clinical, teaching and research activities of one of the nation's leading healthcare delivery enterprises.
Seattle is a cosmopolitan city set in a dramatic backdrop of water, forests and mountains. It is famous for its vibrant downtown neighborhoods and many cultural strengths – consistently ranked among the top urban areas for quality of life. Our staff enjoy outstanding benefits, strong support for professional growth, and an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, and artistic pursuits.
Qualifications
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
M.D., or foreign equivalent, in the field of medicine
Eligibility for full medical licensure in Washington State
Completion of a Breast Imaging Fellowship in an accredited program
American Board of Radiology certification
Excellence in academic achievement as demonstrated by a record of scientific presentations and/or publications
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.
Instructions
Please upload the following required forms as part of the application process: Updated CV, a 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. Please apply online through Interfolio here: https://apply.interfolio.com/172274.
Address inquiries to:
Brian Dontchos, M.D.
Associate Professor & Section Chief of Breast Imaging
University of Washington, Department of Radiology
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
1144 Eastlake Avenue East, LG2-200
Seattle, WA 98109
Email: dontchos@uw.edu
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.
