Emergency Medicine

University of Washington:
Academic Personnel & Faculty:
School of Medicine:
Emergency Medicine Location

Seattle, WA

Apr 17, 2026

The Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) at the University of Washington (UW) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor without tenure due to funding WOT) on the Clinician‑Scholar Pathway for the position of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to support the department’s commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full‑time basis at 1.0 FTE for a twelve‑month appointment beginning September 2026.

The base salary range for this position will be $24,110 – $28,167 per month ($289,320 – $338,004) per annum commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide clinical leadership, oversight, and governance for all medical aspects of the City of Seattle Emergency Medical Services system, the largest provider of EMS care in the State of Washington. This position ensures that the Seattle Fire Department’s Medic One and Basic Life Support (BLS) programs operate according to current medical standards, state and federal law, and best practices in prehospital emergency medicine.

The EMS Medical Director will collaborate closely with the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Chief, the King County EMS’ Medical Program Director, and regional partners to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence‑based prehospital care throughout Seattle and King County. The position also serves as the Medical Director for the Seattle Police Department and provides clinical and operational oversight to ensure that police officers and EMTs operate under consistent, evidence‑based medical direction.

The position further includes supervision of the University of Washington EMS Quality Improvement Team, which reports to the EMS Medical Director and supports ongoing data‑driven performance improvement and research activities across the regional EMS system, and is the Medical Director for the University of Washington Paramedic Training Program. The EMS Medical Director will hold a faculty appointment at the Professor WOT or Associate Professor WOT level in the UW SoM Department of Emergency Medicine and reports directly to the Department Chair.

A successful candidate will be expected to develop a comprehensive knowledge of prehospital emergency care systems, clinical protocols, and operational coordination; a strong analytical and data interpretation skill to evaluate system performance and patient outcomes; the ability to provide leadership for multi‑agency coordination, including fire, police, and EMS medical operations; an effective communication and interpersonal skill to interface with physicians, paramedics, law enforcement officers, EMS leadership, and public safety partners;

and the ability to balance academic, research, and operational responsibilities within a complex, multidisciplinary organization. Work is performed in both administrative and field environments, including hospitals, training facilities, law enforcement settings, and active emergency scenes. The EMS Medical Director must be available for consultation at all times to provide online medical director and clinical oversight as required.

• Clinical Oversight and Quality Improvement
  • Provide comprehensive medical oversight for more than 80,000 annual ALS and BLS responses within the Seattle Fire Department.
  • Review selected paramedic and EMT medical incident reports on a regular basis.
  • Periodically monitor fire department radio communications for quality improvement and system performance.
  • Develop, establish, and update standing medical orders, operational policies, and medical inventory procedures to support optimal prehospital care.
  • Provide online medical consultation and supervision for approximately 70 intensive care…