Spine Neurosurgeon- Assistant or Associate Professor, WOT

The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (without tenure due to reasons of funding) or Associate Professor (without tenure due to reasons of funding), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in patient care, scholarship, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full‑time basis for a twelve‑month appointment. This position includes clinical responsibilities split between the University of Washington academic medical centers and the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system, with an anticipated 50% University of Washington and 50% Veterans Affairs distribution of clinical effort.

Assistant Professors 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 base salary range for the Assistant Professor title will be $25,000–$56,250 per month ($300,000–$675,000 annually), commensurate with experience, discipline, qualifications, and academic rank, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range includes compensation provided through the University.

Additional compensation associated with this position includes guaranteed Monthly Additional Compensation (MAC) through the University of Washington Physician's (UWP) practice plan of $10,000–$17,000 per month ($120,000–$204,000 annually). Total fixed compensation (base salary plus Monthly Additional Compensation) for this position will not exceed $675,000 annually for the rank of Assistant Professor.

Associate 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.

The base salary range for the Associate Professor title will be $30,000–$49,580 per month ($360,000–$594,960 annually), commensurate with experience, discipline, qualifications, and academic rank, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range includes compensation provided through the University.

Additional compensation associated with this position includes guaranteed Monthly Additional Compensation (MAC) through the University of Washington Physician's (UWP) practice plan of $17,000–$21,249 per month ($204,000–$254,988 annually). Total fixed compensation (base salary plus Monthly Additional Compensation) for this position will not exceed $849,948 annually for the rank of Associate Professor.

Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive compensation through the UW Physicians practice plan. Additional compensation may also include a relocation incentive/moving allowance, administrative supplement, productivity incentive, and/or Veterans Affairs‑specific compensation, as applicable and in accordance with institutional and federal policies.

Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided through the UW Physicians practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. For practitioners holding an appointment in the UW Physicians practice plan, additional information regarding benefits may be found at:…