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Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, WOT – Breast Surgery, University of Washington

University of Washington H-1B Health and Care Full-timeSeattle, WA $379,008 - $615,000 annually (total compensation varies by rank)
Posted Sep 29, 2026 · Expires Oct 20, 2026

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Pay
$379,008 - $615,000 annually (total compensation varies by rank)
Type
Full-time
Location
Seattle, WA
Background
MD / physician
Industry
Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
Visa in listing
H-1B
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Job description

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, WOT – Breast Surgery, University of Washington

Position Overview

School / Campus / College: School of Medicine

Organization: Surgery

Title: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, WOT – Breast Surgery, University of Washington

Position Details

Position Description

The Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time academic breast surgeon at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, without tenure by reason of funding (WOT), with an anticipated start date of Summer/Fall 2027 with the opportunity to build a clinically active and academically meaningful career within a leading academic health system and cancer center. The successful candidate will be expected to support the department's commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1 – June 30). Associate Professors WOT and Professors WOT hold indefinite appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July-June). 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.

Clinical and Academic Opportunity

The position will be based at UW Medical Center and Fred Hutch Cancer Center. The successful candidate will:

  • Provide comprehensive surgical evaluation and management of benign and malignant breast disease.
  • Independently and proficiently perform all oncologic and diagnostic breast procedures, including breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy (nipple-sparing, skin-sparing, non-skin-sparing), sentinel lymph node biopsy, axillary dissection, and excisional biopsies.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary breast clinics and tumor conferences.
  • Collaborate with specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast imaging, pathology, and plastic surgery.
  • Contribute to quality improvement, evidence-based care pathways, and continued program growth, including adapt to new technologies and surgical approaches
  • Teach SSO Breast Surgical Oncology fellows, ACGME-accredited General Surgery residents, UW medical students, and other division trainees.
  • Serve as a clinical leader at one of our community sites in the Seattle area

This position allows the successful candidate to maintain a strong clinical identity while building an academic focus aligned with their interests and career goals. As with all University of Washington faculty, the individual will be expected to contribute to teaching, research, and service while developing an area of scholarly expertise in consultation with the Division and Section Chiefs. This work will be supported by the robust academic and research infrastructure of the University of Washington Department of Surgery and Fred Hutch Cancer Center. The University of Washington Medical Center is a nationally recognized academic medical center, providing an outstanding environment for excellence in patient care, education, and discovery.

All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination, the base salary range for this position will be:

  • Assistant Professor, $31,584 - $33,334 per month ($379,008-$400,008 annually)
  • Associate Professor, $36,250 - $38,334 per month ($435,000-$460,008 annually)
  • Professor $41,000 - $43,750 per month ($492,000-$525,000 annually)

Other compensation associated with this position, Total Compensation, may include incentive through UWP. The total compensation ranges listed below represent total cash compensation potential and may include base salary, clinical productivity incentives, administrative stipends, and other applicable compensation associated with the position. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, clinical activity, academic responsibilities, and overall contributions.

Competitive estimated annual total compensation ranges are:

  • Assistant Professor: $419,000-$450,000
  • Associate Professor: $475,000 - $540,000
  • Professor: $532,000 - $615,000

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • MD degree (or foreign equivalent)
  • Board eligibility (or foreign equivalent) by the American Board of Surgery
  • Eligible for medical licensure in 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

Instructions

Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.

Application should include the following materials:

  • a cover letter of no more than 1 page detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
  • a curriculum vitae

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Please also include contact information for at least 4 referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.

Privacy Notice

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Disability Services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Visa sponsorship record: University of Washington

Sponsors actively
503H-1B labor applications (LCA)98% certified
491H-1B petitions approved by USCISapproval rate 98% · 300 new
30Green card filings (PERM)27 certified
$93kMedian H-1B salaryfrom LCA filings
Fiscal yearH-1B LCAsUSCIS approvalsUSCIS denialsPERM
FY20261551043—
FY2025240191330
FY20241081962—

✔ University of Washington filed 16 H-1B applications for this kind of role (Business Teachers, Postsecondary) in the period above.

Also filed: E-3 Australian × 3 — a good sign for Australian (E-3), Chilean and Singaporean (H-1B1) candidates.

Roles they sponsor most

  • assistant professor without tenure40 LCAs · median $245k
  • acting instructor27 LCAs · median $86k
  • postdoctoral scholar23 LCAs · median $70k
  • assistant professor16 LCAs · median $224k
  • assistant professor15 LCAs · median $121k

Full sponsorship history of University of Washington →

Which visas can work for this job

Occupation: Business Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1011).

  • Mentioned in the listing

    H-1B

  • H-1B cap-exempt employer

    Likely cap-exempt (university, affiliated hospital or nonprofit research body): H-1B can be filed any time of year, with no lottery. Confirm with HR.

  • TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)

    This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Teacher (college, university or seminary)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.

  • E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)

    This employer has filed before (E-3 Australian: 3). Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.

  • O-1 (extraordinary ability)

    For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.

  • Green card (EB-2 / EB-3 via PERM)

    Filed 30 PERM labor certifications: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.

Salary vs prevailing wage

Level IV (fully competent)

Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).

L1L2L3L4
LevelPrevailing wageH-1B lottery odds*
Level I$64,260~15%
Level II$96,983~31%
Level III$129,707~46%
Level IV$162,430~61%

This job pays $379,008–$615,000 a year — that's Level IV (fully competent). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level IV registration gets 4 entries; estimated selection chance about 61% — better than average.

* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.

Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.