Open Rank (WOT) – Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Critical Care

Position Description

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, at the University of Washington invites applications for a full‑time (1.0 FTE) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor without tenure due to funding (WOT), with an anticipated start date of January 2027. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24‑34.

We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The appointment would align with a 12‑month service period (July 1–June 30). Faculty are paid for nine months of service plus an additional month of paid time off. Assistant Professors are eligible for multi‑year appointments;
Associate Professors and Professors hold indefinite appointments.

The base salary range at the following ranks is:
Assistant Professor ($22,000–$24,250 per month), Associate Professor ($24,250–$29,250 per month), and Professor ($29,250–$33,500 per month), commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Other compensation may include a clinical coverage overload (CCO), temporary pay supplement (TPS), or semi‑annual additional compensation (SAAC), including $500 per night shift for work as a member of the night attending (nocturnist) team.

The successful candidate will engage in scholarship, teaching, and service. Responsibilities include conducting funded critical‑care research—such as the design and execution of interventional ICU trials, ICU clinical outcomes research, or large‑scale data analysis using machine learning. Clinical work will be primarily inpatient and focused on critical care, and teaching activities will include attending on clinical service and mentoring trainees.

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The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is a collaborative and multidisciplinary community of over 200 faculty, fellows, researchers, advanced practice providers, and staff across five major clinical sites in Seattle. It hosts several highly active centers, including the Center for Lung Biology, the Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, the Center for Interstitial Lung Disease, and the Sepsis Center for Research Excellence (SCORE‑UW).

Our mission integrates excellence in clinical care, research, and education across foundational science, translational research, and population health, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and the development of physician‑scientists through our NIH T32 training program.

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

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 in accordance with UW Executive Order No. 81.