Two Full-Time Medical Oncologists (Lung and /or Head and Neck Cancer)

Position Description

The University of Washington (UW) Department of Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Fred Hutch) are jointly recruiting for two full-time faculty members in the Division of Medical Oncology, specializing in clinical research and clinical care of patients with lung and/or head & neck cancer.

Faculty position one would be at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level (without tenure due to funding), commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position would have an annual service period of 12 months [July 1-June 30]. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. Teaching responsibilities would involve oversight of housestaff and fellows during ambulatory and inpatient activities and delivery of selected lectures to housestaff and the general medical community. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing funded clinical and laboratory research programs related to the biology and therapy of cancer. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity and resources to develop his/her own clinical research program. The position will also involve participation in the clinical and instructional activities of the Division of Medical Oncology.

Qualifications

The candidate should have a demonstrated record in clinical research with a primary focus on lung and/or head & neck cancer

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae; a concise statement of their training, research activities, and career goals; a diversity statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and list of references, along with a letter of application addressed to Dr. Keith Eaton kdeaton@uw.edu.

Faculty position two would be on the clinician-clinician track. The position would be at the Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor level. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month (July 1- June 30 service period) annual appointment based at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) – University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake – Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Salary and faculty rank will be commensurate based on qualifications.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a CV, a concise description of their training, career goals and a statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (i.e., diversity statement), along with three references addressed to Dr. Keith Eaton at kdeaton@uw.edu.

Requirements include MD (or foreign equivalent), completion of a fellowship in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology and American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) eligible or certified in Medical Oncology or Hematology (or foreign equivalent). In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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).

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.