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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Radiology, Abdominal Imaging
Department of Radiology, University of Washington
Description The Department of Radiology at the University of Washington is seeking two full-time radiologists interested in pursuing an academic career as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor without tenure, commensurate with experience, in the Abdominal Imaging Section. These positions have an anticipated start date of September 1, 2021. School of Medicine faculty members have an annual service period of 12 months (July 1-June 30). The successful candidates will be expected to provide excellent clinical care. Responsibilities include the performance and/or interpretation of fluoroscopic studies ultrasound, CT, and MRI. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, previous ultrasound experience, including obstetric and post-transplantation assessment. Participation in multidisciplinary conferences is required and offer an opportunity to develop academic collaborations and build a reputation with our colleagues. Teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents and fellows is also a large part of our Section’s mission. Participation in departmental outreach as appropriate is expected. All UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. This is an outstanding opportunity for those seeking a successful academic career in radiology.
About the Department of Radiology and Abdominal Imaging Section: UW School of Medicine is a top program, with UW Hospital ranked #1 in Washington. The Department of Radiology is committed to a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity in patient care, education, and discovery. Our department has 160 clinical and research faculty including physicians, physician assistants, advanced registered nurse practitioners, and scientists, and 109 residents, fellows, and post-doctoral students. We have an incredibly talented staff and leadership team. We provide services to the Pacific Northwest (WWAMI - Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho), but also to patients from all other states, Canada, Asia, Africa, and other regions of the world. We are recognized for patient and family-centered care. Our core value is to provide the best in care for every patient every time. We are proud of our research endeavors, which aim at providing healthcare that is more accessible, less invasive, at a lower cost, and with optimal outcomes. We are ranked # 13 in NIH funds among academic institutions. Our valued educational programs are geared toward forming physicians and scientists who care deeply about our communities and see innovation as central to the challenges of the future. The Abdominal Imaging Section consists of 18 faculty members and 9 fellows. We are a large, diverse section with an extensive track record of academic success. While all faculty members have experience with all aspects of abdominal imaging, dedication and expertise in their chosen clinical and research areas is encouraged and supported. State of the art wide-detector and dual energy CT scanners, and 1.5T and 3T MR scanners perform all aspects of abdominal imaging. Service expansion with the addition of a brand-new PET/MR scanner will provide ample opportunities for clinical and translational research. Clinical ultrasound, including CEUS and elastography, is an active service that enjoys close relationships with all departments in the hospital. Fluoroscopy work includes the gamut of exams. We have ample departmental and university resources for teaching and research, including access to cutting edge technology from GE Healthcare and Philips Medical Imaging and protected academic time commensurate with funding. Seattle is consistently ranked among the top three urban areas for quality of life, with superb recreation and outdoor activities nearby and a very temperate climate. Despite its reputation, springs and summers in Seattle are sunny and warm. It is very family-friendly and accommodating to extensive sports and outdoors activities with excellent schools available. Seattle has thriving culinary and music scenes. It is not only the city that gave us Jimmy Hendrix, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam, but also the place where you find some of the best jazz performances in the world. Sports? Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Storm, Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Mariners, and Seattle Kraken, Go Huskies! Qualifications Candidates should meet the following requirements:
Instructions Please upload the following required forms as part of the application process: Updated CV and a Letter of Interest or Cover Letter. In your cover letter, please include information about your experiences with and/or commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Apply online through Interfolio here: https://apply.interfolio.com/85068 and https://apply.interfolio.com/85067 to be considered for either position. Address inquiries to: Antonio Westphalen, M.D. Professor, Department of Radiology University of Washington 1959 NE Pacific Street Seattle, WA 98195 Email: acwestph@uw.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Commitment to Diversity The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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