Pediatrics, Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine

Seattle, WA

Oct 10, 2025

The Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics, at the University of Washington School of Medicine, in partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital and Seattle Children’s Research Institute is seeking candidates for a full-time position at the level of Assistant Professor without tenure by reason of funding (WOT), on the Faculty-Scientist pathway. Anticipated start date is Winter 2026.

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. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

The base salary range for this position will be:
Assistant Professor PhD range: $11,250 - $13,750 per month ($135,000- $165,000 annually), Assistant Professor MD range: $13,641 - $20,461 per month ($163,692- $245,532 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 Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) 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 Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through Children’s University Medical Group practice plan. Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative supplement (ADS).

The successful candidate will establish and lead an independent and extramurally-funded research program and participate in teaching and mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Scholarly focus will involve work in respiratory biology and/or control of breathing mechanisms. Clinical duties may consist of inpatient pulmonary service, outpatient pulmonary clinics, outpatient sleep clinics and/or polysomnogram interpretations. Details depend on the expertise of the candidate and will be decided upon in collaboration with the Division Head.

Qualified candidates will be expected to hold an adjunct appointment in a relevant basic science Department at the University of Washington. The successful applicant will be an excellent collaborator, working with existing and newly recruited investigators at SCRI and the Department of Pediatrics, as well as the larger UW scientific community. The candidate will be expected to actively participate in Divisional and Departmental activities.

There is opportunity and support for academic growth and career development, leadership and educational endeavors at all levels. The Division focuses on equity, quality of care, continuous process improvement, safety, clinical standardization, education, research and academic success. Diversity and inclusion are priorities for the Division.

Rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is a full-time appointment.

All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

The successful candidate must have an MD, DO, or PhD degree in a relevant field (or foreign equivalent). The successful candidate must have an MD, DO (or foreign equivalent) or PhD degree in a relevant field. For MD/DO applications, additional requirements include medical licensure in the state of Washington and Board Eligibility or Certification in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine (or foreign equivalent) and/or Sleep Medicine and must have completed a US accredited pediatric pulmonary medicine fellowship or sleep medicine…