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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
Uw Tacoma Keybank Professional Development Center
Location : Seattle, WA, 98104
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $18,750- $21,500 per month
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
The base salary range for this position will be: $18,750- $21,500 per month ($225,000- $258,000 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include Monthly Additional Compensation (MAC) with a range of: $3,000-$6,000 per month ($36,000- $72,000 annually).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 in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.
The Department of Medicine, University of Washington (UW) is recruiting a full-time faculty transplant hepatologist to join the Division of Gastroenterology based at University of Washington Medical Center. This position will be a full-time (1.0 FTE) Assistant or Associate Professor, without tenure by reason of funding (WOT), specalizing in the management of Hepatology diseases and disorders. Salary and academic appointment at University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank. We anticipate a start date of July 2024.
The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to be involved in clinical, basic or translational research in transplant hepatology as supported by extramural funding. The successful candidate will participate in clinical care of gastroenterology patients, including providing inpatient and outpatient hepatology consultative services and endoscopy services. Teaching responsibilities would involve oversight of medical students, residents, and fellows during outpatient and inpatient clinical activities, in concert with the GI and Transplant Hepatology Fellowship program. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
Assistant professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments and associate professors WOT hold indefinite appointments that both 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.
The base salary range for this position will be: $18,750- $21,500 per month ($225,000- $258,000 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include Monthly Additional Compensation (MAC) with a range of: $3,000-$6,000 per month ($36,000- $72,000 annually).
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 in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.
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.
Freqently Asked Questions
Faculty in this role balance clinical work, especially in transplant hepatology, with teaching medical students and fellows. They also actively engage in research supported by extramural funding, fostering a rich academic environment that blends patient care with innovative scientific inquiry.
Advancement typically depends on a combination of scholarly achievements, teaching effectiveness, and service contributions. Candidates often demonstrate sustained research funding, publish influential work, and take on leadership roles in academic programs to move from assistant to associate professor.
Associate Professors often hold indefinite appointments and lead more complex research projects or clinical initiatives. They may have greater mentoring duties and participate in university governance, whereas Assistant Professors usually focus on establishing their research and teaching portfolios.
Seattle’s medical academic community values board certification in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology, along with demonstrated research expertise. Credentials aligning with prevailing national standards enhance competitiveness for professorial roles at UW-affiliated centers.
Seattle, home to leading research institutions like UW, shows strong demand for faculty in transplant hepatology due to expanding clinical programs and research funding, offering fertile ground for candidates with robust clinical and academic backgrounds.
This center fosters professional growth through mentorship, access to interdisciplinary research resources, and opportunities to participate in continuing education tailored to faculty interests, enhancing both clinical expertise and academic leadership.
UW offers a competitive base salary ranging from $225,000 to $258,000 annually plus a monthly additional compensation of $3,000 to $6,000. Benefits are university-based, with possible extra plans via UW Physicians, often surpassing local benchmarks for similar academic roles.
The salary range is designed to reflect Seattle’s higher living costs, providing a solid financial foundation for housing, transportation, and lifestyle. Combined with benefits, it supports a comfortable standard of living in this competitive metro area.
Appointments typically follow a 12-month service period with an 11-month pay structure, allowing for paid time off. This setup supports a balanced approach to clinical duties, research, and teaching, although tenure is not offered due to funding status.
Professors actively mentor medical students, residents, and fellows during clinical rotations, particularly in hepatology. They contribute to fellowship programs and shape curriculum development, ensuring high-quality education in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
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