Chair, Department of Family Medicine

The University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine (SOM) is recruiting a Chair of the Department of Family Medicine. The successful candidate is expected to become a national leader in family medicine and primary care. The SOM serves the five-state region of Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho (WWAMI), advancing UW Medicine’s mission to improve the health of the public through excellence in research, education, and clinical care. The UW SOM is unique among academic health systems as a national leader in primary care education and rural medicine training across the WWAMI region while also being a world leader in biomedical research and the provision of innovative quaternary care. The Department of Family Medicine is integral to advancing the missions of the SOM, partnering with clinical sites across the WWAMI region to advance access to high-quality health care in the largest geographic region of any academic medical center in the country.

The chair will take the helm of one of the most impactful departments of family medicine in the country. The Department is a leader in primary care research, with centers including the WWAMI Rural Health Research Center, WWAMI Region Practice and Research Network, and the Center for Health Workforce Studies, and with expertise across clinical research informatics, health services research, and public health. The Department is also a leader in training providers, with a residency program, three fellowship programs, and a five-site physician assistant training program. The Department also supports the WWAMI Residency Network with 32 independent family medicine residencies across the region. Clinically, the Department has renowned programs in sports medicine, palliative care, integrative medicine, and behavioral health, complementing the practice of primary care medicine.

The chair will work closely with SOM and health system leaders to craft a vision for the future of the Department that builds upon existing strengths and addresses future needs in a period of change for primary care. The Department supports all missions of academic medicine, helping define the future of primary care through training providers, conducting research that impacts patients and clinicians, and through delivering high-quality care. The chair will also ensure that a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and belonging is maintained in the Department, bringing together diverse faculty, staff, and trainees around the shared missions of advancing medical knowledge and meeting the healthcare needs of the region.

The position is a full-time and tenured academic position at the rank of Professor with an anticipated start date in Summer 2026. Professors hold indefinite appointments that 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. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Candidates with medical credentials will also engage in clinical care.

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

The base salary range for this position will be $16,667 - $29,167 per month ($200,004 - $350,004 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. 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.

Other Compensation:

In addition to base salary, Department Chairs receive an administrative supplement tied to their administrative role as chair and may be eligible to receive semi-annual additional compensation in lieu of incentive.

UW Physicians Benefits:

Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Please see additional benefits that may be available: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf

Qualifications:

The candidate will possess an MD, MD/PhD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree and be board-certified in family medicine (or equivalent). Candidates with a PhD (or foreign equivalent) and relevant experience will also be considered for the role.

All clinically active 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:

To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter. As a senior leader, please also provide a diversity statement of no more than 500 words that addresses leadership, commitment, and experiences with diversity, equity, and inclusion. Application materials must be submitted via the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/173228

The UW School of Medicine has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist with this important search. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and additional information about the position and qualifications can be found below.

Ariannah Mirick is leading this search with Nicholas Strand and Madeleine Ruth.

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.

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.

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).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.