What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate or Full Professor and Chair, Department of Urology position at National Medical Association?
Description :
The University of Washington (UW) is one of the world’s preeminent public universities, ranked No. 5 among U.S. public higher education institutions by the Center for World University Rankings. The UW School of Medicine (UWSOM) has 19 clinical departments and 13 biomedical research departments supporting undergraduate, graduate, and graduate medical education. UWSOM is seeking exceptionally qualified candidates for the next Chair of the Department of Urology. The position is a full-time and tenured academic position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor commensurate with experience and qualifications with an anticipated start date in summer 2025. 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. University of Washington faculty engage in clinical care, teaching, research, and service.
The Department of Urology at the University of Washington is consistently ranked as one of the top Urology departments in the United States. The department has more than 60 faculty that span clinical, research, and educational programs. The clinical faculty provide the highest quality urologic care at sites including UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC), Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH), and the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Healthcare System. Multidisciplinary teams provide comprehensive urologic services to improve the function, level of independence, and quality of life of people throughout the Pacific Northwest. The department has five Endowed Chairs and four Endowed Professorships / Fellowships, with numerous faculty holding prominent national leadership roles.
The Department’s research portfolio includes extensive federally funded programs in NIDDK and NCI relevant diseases and is ranked #11 in funding amongst urology programs across the U.S., with over 60 research personnel and 7,000 sq ft of laboratory space. Established multidisciplinary research efforts are conducted in collaboration with FHCC, VA PSHCS, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, UW Applied Physics Lab, and Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (HIPRC). The department’s educational programs consist of an ACGME accredited Residency Program that graduates four residents per year, including two on the five-year (clinical) and two on the six-year (research) residency tracks, an ACGME accredited Fellowship in pediatric urology, and accredited (non-ACGME) fellowship programs in Andrology / Men’s Health, Endourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Genitourinary Reconstruction, and Urologic Oncology.
The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively to advance and support the clinical, research, and educational programs of a large diverse department and is expected to lead with excellence in clinical practice, research, education, mentoring, and working with faculty, administration, residents, and students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds. This position will engage in strategic planning, mentorship, and development of clinician and non-clinician scientists, supporting the department's commitment to fostering an equitable environment that is inclusive and respects all facets of diversity. Positive factors for consideration include exceptional clinical acumen, superb communication skills, and emotional intelligence.
Qualifications :
The candidate must possess an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree and be board-certified in urology (or equivalent). All candidates must be eligible for and able to maintain a Washington State medical license. 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.
Application Instructions :
Interested candidates should upload their CV, cover letter, and a brief (300 words) diversity statement summarizing their previous efforts and future plans to enhance diversity in science, education, and clinical practice. In addition, a cover letter should address :
- Brief history of your career and why you are interested in this position
- Your leadership experience
- Your research and what you have done to support research
- Your education and mentorship efforts
- Other unique aspects or additional information you would like to share with the committee
Please direct application materials to Dr. Barbara Goff via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com / 160516.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment and timeline, please contact :
Barbara A. Goff, MD
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chair, Urology Chair Search Committee
UW School of Medicine; Box 356460
Seattle, WA 98195
Telephone : 206-616-9205; Email : surabhis@uw.edu
The position is open until filled. Candidates are invited to visit the department website at https : / / urology.uw.edu.
Benefits Information :
A summary of benefits associated with this title / rank can be found at https : / / hr.uw.edu / benefits / benefits-orientation / benefit-summary-pdfs / . Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
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