Assistant or Associate Professor, Sarcoma Oncology

Assistant or Associate Professor, Sarcoma Oncology, on the Clinical Scholar pathway with an approximate 50:50 contribution to clinical service and academic pursuits

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) are jointly recruiting a full-time faculty member specializing in research and clinical care of patients with sarcoma. The position will be dual appointed with a primary faculty appointment in the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch and a secondary appointment in the UW Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology. The position will report to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch and the Division Head of Hematology and Oncology. The position will be at the assistant or associate professor level without tenure due to funding (WOT), commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical and laboratory research programs related to the biology and treatment of sarcoma. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity and resources to develop their own clinical research program. The position will also involve participation in the clinical and instructional activities of the Clinical Research Division and the Division of Hematology and Oncology. Fred Hutch and UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate will be appointed in the Clinician Scholar track and will spend approximately 50% of time on clinical care. The remainder of the incumbent’s time will be protected for research, teaching, and mentorship.

University of Washington 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.

Fred Hutch 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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

This position is paid directly by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and receives no UW compensation. Please refer to Fred Hutch for information about compensation for this position.

Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

·       MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent)

·       Board certification in medical oncology (or foreign equivalent)

·       Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington.

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.  

Successful applicants will have demonstrated excellence in teaching, clinical oversight of learners, and research mentorship. The candidate should have a demonstrated record in clinical, translational, or laboratory-based research, with a primary focus on sarcomas and closely related conditions. Early career, laboratory-based applicants with less than five years of laboratory experience must show a demonstrated record of progressively independent research.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following:

1)     Letter of interest addressed to the Chair of the Sarcoma Program Search Advisory Committee, Dr. Evan Yu at evanyu@uw.edu

2)     Curriculum vitae

3)     One-page personal statement discussing their  training, research activities, career goals

4)     Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement describing past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion and future plans for continuing these efforts (two pages or less)

5)     List of five (5) references (References will not be contacted without first discussing this with the applicant).

The annual base salary range for this position is from  $305,350 to $329,167 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank and from $355,356 to $380,942 for faculty hired at the Associate 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 or a sign-on bonus.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months for professor track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff).