The University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) is seeking an Assistant Professor without tenure (WOT) due to funding at 1.00 FTE for the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) and Harborview Medical Center (HMC). The Department of Emergency Medicine encompasses the UWMC-Montlake (ML), the UWMC-Northwest Hospital (NWH), and the Harborview Medical Center Emergency Departments.

Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year 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. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2025 or thereafter. Duties include the teaching of trainees, supervision of the emergency medical services research team, maintaining a comprehensive out-of-hospital cardiac arrest registry hosted in REDCap, and leading emergency medical services quality improvement and patient safety initiatives for the Seattle Fire Department and the Medic One program. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The UWDEM supports a 4-year Emergency Medicine Residency Program and several fellowships.

The base salary for this position will be $15,459 ? $24,199 per month ($185,508 -$290,388 per annum) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Please note, this represents only the base salary. In addition, there may be an opportunity for a monthly clinical incentive payment through UW Physicians practice plan, and may also include a relocation incentive or administrative supplement dependent upon your role within the department. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determination and calculations. 

• Candidates for this position must hold an M.D. degree (or foreign equivalent).
• Candidates must possess or be eligible for full medical licensure in Washington State. Must be board prepared/eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, 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

If you are interested in joining the leadership team of a world-class Department of Emergency Medicine at the highly acclaimed UW School of Medicine please apply via Interfolio at with your CV, a cover letter outlining your career goals and interests, and a brief statement of your interest in or contributions toward fostering diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experience, or interests align with our goals of fostering a diverse and inclusive community.

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.

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