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Organization: Medicine, Allergy & Infectious Diseases

Title: Associate Professor or Professor, Division Head, Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine

The University of Washington (UW) Department of Medicine (DOM) is recruiting a Division Head of the Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases. The successful candidate will lead a critical division and work closely with health system, School of Medicine (SoM), and DOM leadership to advance UW Medicine’s mission to improve the health of the public through excellence in clinical care, research, and education. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and clinical service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

Reporting to the Chair of Medicine, the division head provides leadership across all aspects of the division. The division head is responsible for all clinical operations, education, and research in the division and will work closely with DOM, SoM, and UW Medicine leadership to maintain alignment of the division with the needs of the school and health system and to ensure the fiscal health of the division. The division head will focus on faculty development, mentorship, advancing the research or academic portfolio of the division, and promoting an inclusive culture as a key tenet of this role.

The division head oversees section heads (including section heads at the UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Fred Hutch, and VA Puget Sound), fellowship leadership, and other division leadership. The division head also collaborates with other Division Heads in DOM and Department Chairs, SoM leadership, and health system leadership to advance multidisciplinary projects and with clinical leaders to implement clinical initiatives.

The position is a full-time and tenured academic position at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34 . 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. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Candidates are expected to engage in clinical care. The anticipated start date would be December 2026 or later.

Compensation
The base salary range for this position will be: Associate Professor range: $20,000 - $22,500 per month ($240,000- $270,000 annually), Professor range: $23,334 - $27,500 per month ($280,008 - $330,000 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
In addition to base salary, Division Heads receive an administrative supplement tied to their administrative role as Division Head and may be eligible to receive semi-annual additional compensation in lieu of incentive.

Candidates must have an MD or DO, or foreign equivalent degree, and be board-certified in infectious diseases or allergy and immunology (or foreign equivalent). The candidate must have prior leadership experience in infectious diseases or allergy and immunology, and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. The candidate will also have demonstrated administrative experience with financial and clinical operations.

Candidates must be eligible for and able to maintain a Washington State medical license. 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.

The successful candidate should demonstrate exceptional leadership in clinical care and operations, medical education, and research, with qualifications meriting appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor.

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 .

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