Associate or Full Professor (WOT), Department of Pediatrics, Director of the Cen

THE SEARCH Seattle Children’s, one of the premier children’s hospitals in the nation, invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the Director of the Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development (CCHBD). Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Vittorio Gallo, the Director will have a broad range of responsibilities, including strategic planning, research leadership and vision, and program administration in support of Seattle Children’s, the Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI), and the CCHBD. The Department of Pediatrics, at the University of Washington, is seeking candidates for a full-time position at the level of Associate Professor (without tenure by reason of funding), or full Professor (without tenure by reason of funding) on the Faculty Scientist track. Rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is 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 anticipated start date is Winter/Spring 2025. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The CCHBD conducts research that impacts the lives of children everywhere and focuses on disease prevention and optimization of health via multiple research avenues, including but not limited to: community-engaged research, environmental health, health equity, health promotion, patient-centered outcomes, and neurodevelopment. Comprised of researchers who are faculty across 15 different University of Washington School of Medicine divisions and departments, the diverse team of investigators conduct research that impacts children’s health in the region and beyond. CCHBD is comprised of 134 faculty and nurse members, 174 Seattle Children’s based employees, and almost 150 non-employee researchers, including students and fellows, who collectively conducted $31 million in extramurally funded research in FY2023. The Director will engage, lead, and energize the CCHBD, uniting the broad team of researchers to drive collaboration and innovation in child health research. The Director will maintain their own research program while also working closely with researchers and clinicians at Seattle Children’s to support the growth of the Center, including facilitating relationships with clinical and community partners to develop and implement innovative evidence-based interventions. The Director must be an internal and external leader, enhancing the visibility of the impactful research emerging from CCHBD and garnering support for the Center. The Director will be a champion of CCHBD, identifying strategic priorities for investment, supporting an environment that emphasizes equity, inclusion, and belonging, and assuming responsibility for all facets of the Center’s finance and administration. ROLE OF THE DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR CHILD HEALTH, BEHAVIOR, AND DEVELOPMENT Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, the Director represents the CCHBD within the SCRI and externally. This position is responsible for providing long-term institutional strategy and day-to-day operations of the Center. The Director is responsible for the Center’s administration, faculty development, and scientific development. The Director oversees the Center’s overall budget, sets financial goals in partnership with SCRI’s leadership, participates in the annual budgeting process, reviews and recommends pilot and bridge funding requests, and monitors and reconciles the Center’s budget in partnership with administrative leaders. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MD or DO, combined MD/PhD, PhD or foreign equivalent in health-related fields; a physician who will be actively involved in patient care will have to be fully licensed and eligible for licensure as a physician in the State of Washington; Ten years prior experience in leading an extramurally funded research program; Academic record sufficient to merit appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor at the University 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 3 steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. All candidates must submit their applications, including CV, cover letter and diversity statement. Seattle Children’s is dedicated to being an anti-racist and equitable health organization. Seattle Children’s has adopted a long-term, comprehensive Health Equity and Anti-Racism Action Plan. This plan was designed with the guidance and support of its patients, workforce, community, and trusted expert leaders on anti-racism work, equity, inclusion, and diversity. SALARY The base salary range for this position will be: 225,000-$500,004 annually ($18,750-$41,667 monthly), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. 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.

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