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The Department of Global Health at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with 50% Tenure, with an anticipated start date of January 2, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a twelve-month appointment. Associate or Full Professor with 50% Tenure 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.

The base salary range for this position will be $12,000 - $23,000 per month ($144,000 - $276,000 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.  

The successful candidate will be expected to lead the UW Consortium of Global Mental Health and conduct the following duties:  

• Serve as a model and catalyst for Global Mental Health Scholarship at the UW. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong record of high-quality and high-impact scholarship in Global Mental Health, including the development of sustained independent funding from diverse sources. This scholarship may take the form of innovative research, supporting the scale-up of clinical interventions or implementation strategies, informing mental health policy, and/ or global mental health advocacy.
• Develop a vision and provide leadership for building the UW Consortium of Global Mental Health at the UW. Leadership activities include developing a shared vision for the Consortium, facilitating collaborations and synergies among affiliated faculty and partners in and outside of UW, and promoting the work of the UW Consortium to external partners, policymakers, and the public. 
• Lead activities to secure funding for the UW Consortium of Global Mental Health. Funding activities will include leading or supporting institutional grants such as center or training grants, leading applications for foundation grants, close collaboration with UW Advancement, and general fundraising for Consortium activities. The candidate will promote collaborations with other centers in DGH and with other departments at the UW School of Medicine and School of Public Health.  
• Provide and support high-quality teaching and mentorship for Global Mental Health faculty, trainees and staff. The successful candidate will be expected to mentor students, faculty and staff, and contribute to mentees’ career development and success.
• Actively promote inclusivity, mutual respect, welcoming, and equal opportunity in the Consortium and the Department of Global Health. Activities will include faculty, students, staff, external partners, policymakers, and the public.  

As a member of the Department of Global Health, the candidate would be expected to regularly participate in Departmental activities such as teaching, mentoring, seminar participation or guest speaking, orientation(s), program and department faculty meetings, graduation ceremonies, search committees, conducting research, and other relevant academic activities in the Department. 

The University of Washington Department of Global Health bridges the Schools of Medicine and Public Health. We value and honor excellence in research, teaching, mentoring and service in order to achieve our mission:?to improve health for all through research, education, training, and service; to understand and address the causes of disease and health inequities at multiple levels; and to collaborate with partners to develop and sustain locally-led, quality health systems, programs and policies. 

The Department values equitable compensation among its faculty and follows established faculty compensation guidelines. All faculty, particularly on the professional tracks such as this position, are expected to engage in substantial and substantive externally-funded scholarly work. The SPH Compensation Plan outlines the base salary coverage for tenure track faculty.

The Department of Global Health’s major research, educational, and capacity-building programs focus on a broad range of health issues, including several with strong, synergistic links to woman, adolescent, and child health; HIV and other infectious diseases; mental health; injury and violence prevention; drug safety; health metrics; and health systems strengthening and program delivery. The department’s research programs range from interdisciplinary laboratory-based investigation through multi-center clinical trials, metrics development, program evaluation and implementation science. 

Global mental health is a rapidly evolving field of study and service that addresses the mental health of individuals, communities, and societies through multidisciplinary perspectives. Global mental health researchers, practitioners and advocates seek to develop, identify and implement social, medical, legal, and public health interventions that promote equity, honor human rights, and disseminate high quality prevention and care in diverse settings around the world. 

The UW Consortium for Global Mental Health is a joint effort of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Global Health in the UW Schools of Medicine and Public Health, with 9 core faculty who lead ongoing projects in countries such as Kenya, Mozambique, India, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Ghana. The Consortium also has a strong focus on training and educating the next generation of global mental health leaders, providers, researchers, and advocates.  

The University of Washington is situated between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, in the city of Seattle, on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. Seattle is a dynamic and diverse metropolitan area. It is a hub of innovation and growth for global health and public health organizations and institutions. The UW has established strong partnerships with a diverse array of local, state, and global public health organizations to offer exceptional research, practice, and training opportunities for its faculty and students. The Department of Global Health is located primarily in the new Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (https://www.washington.edu/populationhealth/hans-rosling-center/) with additional offices at the Ninth and Jefferson Building near Harborview Medical Centerhttps://www.uwmedicine.org/sites/stevie/files/2019-04/harborview-campus-map.pdf

The UW and the DGH have developed specific programs to support new faculty in all areas of their research, teaching, and service development. These programs focus on bolstering peer and mentor support, affinity groups, grant writing and leadership workshops. Our faculty development offerings are listed at the bottom of our website. 

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in a public health or related field (or foreign equivalent). A clinical degree (MD or DO, or foreign equivalent) is also acceptable.

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than June 12, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by June 12, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled. 

Applications should include the following materials:  

1) A cover letter of no more than 3 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications and experiences, including a mentoring and teaching statement, and your vision for leading the UW Consortium for Global Mental Health. 

2) A curriculum vitae  

3) Five (5) scholarly articles 

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 three (3) 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.

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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.