Description

The Genetics Division of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington (UW) Medicine, is recruiting afull-time faculty member on the Clinician-Teacher pathway at the rank of Assistant Professor without tenureby reason of funding.Salary and academic appointment at University of Washington will becommensuratewith experience, qualifications, and academic rank.The Genetics Division includes faculty who collaborate with laboratory geneticists, medical geneticists,obstetricians,oncologists, and researchers across UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and Seattle Childrens Hospital in an extremely collegial, supportive, and interactive environment.

This role will serveas an Associate Directorinthe Genetics Division, overseeing clinical services that include high-complexity testssuch asclinical exome/genome sequencing,noninvasive prenatal screening, and repeat expansion testing. For candidates with board certification in cytogenetics, there is an opportunity to take on related clinical responsibilities.

The position also offers the chance to engage in method validation and clinical research, contributing to scientific presentations and publications. Additionally, the role includes teaching responsibilities,includingresidents, fellows, medical students, and undergraduate students in medical laboratory science.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a focused area of scholarship aligned with their clinical and/or educational interests. You will be joining a large clinical laboratory team of 20 ABMGG/ABP board-certified laboratory directors, collectively responsible for signing out over 25,000 tests annually.

Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, expertise in clinical laboratory genomics with subspecialty expertise in the genetic diagnosis of Mendelian disorders, expertise in the clinical interpretation of test results, and a record of scholarship, as documented by publications.

Assistant Professorswithout tenureare 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.This positionremainsopen until filled with atargeted startdate ofJuly 1,2025, butthe start date isflexible.

UW facultydemonstratethe highest standards of professionalism and engage in teaching, research, and clinical service. UW faculty embrace the vision of excellence, collaboration, and integrity. Come join us in one of the most beautiful and exciting locations in the U.S. as we pursue our mission of creatively and durably improving health.

UW Medicine facultyengage in patient care, educational programs, and translational research. To be eligible for UW sponsorship for an H1-B visa, graduates of non-U.S. medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent asdeterminedby the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our mission. This position will contribute to our core values of openness, innovation, and scientific excellence and share our commitment to actively fostering andmaintaininga diverse, antiracist and inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from women and minority candidates, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from all groups that are underrepresented in Science and Medicine. This position will teach, mentor, and work with individuals from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.

The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professor range: $12,131.50to $22,595.50per month ($145,578to $271,146annually)commensuratewith 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 UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included inUniversitybenefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a PhD or MD in a relevant field, or foreign equivalent, and should be Board eligible/certified in ClinicalMolecularGenetics, Laboratory Genetics and Genomics,Molecular Genetic Pathology,Clinical Pathology, and/or other CLIA-recognized board certifications.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply via Interfolio and send their CV, a letter detailingtheir clinical andresearch interests and future goals, a diversity statement[statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion], and contact information for at least three references addressed toTina Lockwood, PhD,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.