Clinical Associate or Clinical Professor, Pulmonary

Clinical Associate or Clinical Professor, Pulmonary - Pulmonologist, on the Full-Time Clinical Faculty pathway

 

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) are jointly recruiting a full-time clinical faculty member specializing in the clinical care of patients with lung cancer. This position will be at the Clinical Associate or Clinical Professor level, commensurate with experience and qualifications in the Clinical Research Division of the Fred Hutch and the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (PCCSM), Department of Medicine at UW.

 

Fred Hutch and UW faculty engage in service, research, and teaching. This position will focus primarily on ambulatory clinical care of patients with prospective lung cancer at a world-renowned comprehensive cancer center. We seek a highly motivated individual committed to patient care and advancing the mission of the center through additional administrative, research, and teaching opportunities. The Fred Hutch has comprehensive pulmonary diagnostic facilities, including a state-of-the art procedure suite for bronchoscopy with navigation and EBUS capabilities as well as a full-service Pulmonary Function Laboratory. Additionally, UW-Montlake has a full-time bronchoscopy suite and advanced robotic bronchoscopy and EBUS capabilities.

 

Specifically, this individual will focus on directing and expanding our lung nodule program and building our advanced bronchoscopy program. The position will encompass lung cancer screening, lung nodule management, and the performance of procedures to diagnose lung cancer.

 

The primary, annual appointment will be in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch. The position will report to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch and the Division Head of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine.

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

 

Applicants must have:

• →MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
• →Completion of a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) eligible or certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (or foreign equivalent)Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington.

 

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record in clinical care with a primary focus on the evaluation and management of patients with pulmonary nodules and expertise in the performance of advanced bronchoscopic procedure to facilitate lung cancer diagnosis.

 

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Cover letter addressed to McGarry Houghton, MD
• Curriculum vitae
• One-page personal statement discussing their training, clinical activities, career goals and reflecting a commitment to Fred Hutch values and mission as well as dedication to fostering a culture and environment of compassion and excellence.
• Mentorship and Training statement*
• List of three (3) references (references will only be contacted after discussing with the applicant).

 

*Mentorship and training statements should address the following prompt: "What is your mentorship philosophy and approach, and what has informed them? Please describe specific actions you have taken or plan to take to create a collaborative and effective training and mentorship environment in which all trainees and staff can thrive."

 

The annual base salary range for this position is $352,375.00 to $377,476.00 for faculty hired at the Clinical Associate Professor rank, and $367,046.00 to $412,926.00 for faculty hired at the Clinical Professor rank. Pay for Faculty positions is based on a variety of factors, including degree, specialty, clinical practice and experience. This position is eligible for relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonus.

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. As a Fred Hutch employee, you will be eligible for paid benefits including a comprehensive medical and dental plan, term-life insurance coverage and disability insurance. Your domestic partner and eligible dependent(s)/children may be eligible for insurance coverage and employee-paid supplemental life insurance is also available. You will be allotted 22 vacation days per year.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.