Professor Jobs in Washington
Professor jobs in Washington are concentrated in Seattle, Spokane, and Bellingham, where the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Western Washington University anchor the state's academic hiring. Demand is strongest in STEM fields, health sciences, and computer science, with openings ranging from visiting instructor and lecturer positions to tenured and tenure-track faculty roles. Washington's research university system and its community college network create consistent openings across the state's urban and rural campuses. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor WOT, Radiation Oncology, FHCC
Position Overview
School / Campus / College: School of MedicineOrganization: Radiation Oncology
Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor WOT, Radiation Oncology, FHCC
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor without tenure by reason of funding (WOT) with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027, or earlier by mutual agreement. 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 (3-year term, renewable if appointed to the rank of Assistant Professor) beginning July 2027.
The selected candidate will be proposed for appointment to the full-time faculty at the University of Washington as an Assistant or Associate Professor WOT on the regular track (either Clinician-Teacher or Clinician-Scientist), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate Professors WOT 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. Academic rank at the University of Washington will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
This position is paid directly by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC) and receives no UW compensation. Please refer to FHCC for information about compensation for this position.
We are seeking a physician-scientist who is a board certified or board eligible Radiation Oncologist and who has a laboratory research effort in an academic laboratory- or computationally-based program relevant to the field of radiation oncology (examples include but are not limited to: cancer biology, radiation biology, immunology, cancer genomics, tumor microenvironment, radiation response in normal tissue/tumor, translational research, etc.).
This faculty position will have a focus in translational research with significant support and protected time for laboratory work with some additional expectation of clinical care and teaching. Teaching responsibilities may involve oversight of residents during outpatient rotations, participation in the resident didactic curriculum, and delivery of informal teaching sessions and formal lectures to providers and the general medical community.
The area of clinical focus will be determined by the programmatic needs of the Department, as well as the area of expertise in the case of established investigators. Experience in complex radiation treatment planning and delivery (VMAT, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)/stereotactic radiosurgery, IGRT, proton therapy etc.) are desired.
Faculty are expected to perform their primary activities on-site at Fred Hutch.
All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.
FHCC Overview
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. 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.
Department Overview
The University of Washington Department of Radiation Oncology is internationally recognized for excellence in patient care, research, and education. Through UW Medicine and its clinical partners, including Fred Hutch Cancer Center, the Proton Therapy Center, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, and VA Puget Sound Health Care System, the Department provides comprehensive radiation oncology services throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Our multidisciplinary faculty of more than 80 radiation oncologists, medical physicists, advanced practice providers, and research scientists collaborates across disease-site programs and scientific initiatives, supported by experienced grants management, research administration, and clinical trials infrastructure.
The Department treats more than 3,500 patients annually and offers one of the broadest arrays of radiation treatment technologies in the world. The University of Washington is uniquely home to North America's only academic radiation oncology department with both clinical proton and neutron therapy programs, creating exceptional opportunities for translational research and clinical innovation.
Through its partnership with Fred Hutch Cancer Center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, faculty members benefit from exceptional shared core facilities, graduate education programs, and one of the nation's most collaborative cancer research communities.
The Department is equally committed to educating the next generation of physician-scientists, radiation biologists, and medical physicists through nationally recognized residency, fellowship, graduate, and postdoctoral training programs.
Living and Working in Seattle
Seattle is one of the nation's most innovative and livable metropolitan regions, offering an exceptional quality of life alongside a world-class scientific ecosystem. The region is a global leader in biotechnology, life sciences, global health, artificial intelligence, aerospace, and technology, creating exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Residents enjoy renowned arts and culture, outstanding restaurants, professional sports, vibrant neighborhoods, and easy access to hiking, skiing, cycling, sailing, kayaking, and other outdoor recreation, offering an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside the workplace.
Qualifications
Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Applicants must have a medical degree (MD/PhD welcomed), or foreign equivalent, and board eligible/ board certified in Radiation Oncology. Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington.
Applicants should have a track record of successful publication and funding, commensurate with rank, in a field relevant to radiation oncology.
Applicants will have completed their residency in an ACGME accredited program. The area of clinical focus will be determined by the programmatic needs of the Department, as well as the area of expertise in the case of established investigators. Experience in complex radiation treatment planning and delivery (VMAT, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)/stereotactic radiosurgery, IGRT, proton therapy etc.) are desired.
Instructions
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than December 1, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:
1. a curriculum vitae
2. Research statement (maximum 3 pages) that describes accomplishments and future goals
3. Mentorship and training statement (maximum 1 page) addressing the following prompt: What is your mentorship philosophy and approach, and what has informed them? Please describe specific actions you have taken or plan to take to create a collaborative and effective training and mentorship environment in which all trainees and staff can thrive.
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 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.
Privacy Notice
Your application materials may be used for employment consideration and shared in accordance with UW’s Privacy Policy.
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.
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor WOT, Radiation Oncology, FHCC
Position Overview
School / Campus / College: School of MedicineOrganization: Radiation Oncology
Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor WOT, Radiation Oncology, FHCC
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor without tenure by reason of funding (WOT) with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027, or earlier by mutual agreement. 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 (3-year term, renewable if appointed to the rank of Assistant Professor) beginning July 2027.
The selected candidate will be proposed for appointment to the full-time faculty at the University of Washington as an Assistant or Associate Professor WOT on the regular track (either Clinician-Teacher or Clinician-Scientist), with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate Professors WOT 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. Academic rank at the University of Washington will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
This position is paid directly by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC) and receives no UW compensation. Please refer to FHCC for information about compensation for this position.
We are seeking a physician-scientist who is a board certified or board eligible Radiation Oncologist and who has a laboratory research effort in an academic laboratory- or computationally-based program relevant to the field of radiation oncology (examples include but are not limited to: cancer biology, radiation biology, immunology, cancer genomics, tumor microenvironment, radiation response in normal tissue/tumor, translational research, etc.).
This faculty position will have a focus in translational research with significant support and protected time for laboratory work with some additional expectation of clinical care and teaching. Teaching responsibilities may involve oversight of residents during outpatient rotations, participation in the resident didactic curriculum, and delivery of informal teaching sessions and formal lectures to providers and the general medical community.
The area of clinical focus will be determined by the programmatic needs of the Department, as well as the area of expertise in the case of established investigators. Experience in complex radiation treatment planning and delivery (VMAT, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)/stereotactic radiosurgery, IGRT, proton therapy etc.) are desired.
Faculty are expected to perform their primary activities on-site at Fred Hutch.
All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.
FHCC Overview
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. 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.
Department Overview
The University of Washington Department of Radiation Oncology is internationally recognized for excellence in patient care, research, and education. Through UW Medicine and its clinical partners, including Fred Hutch Cancer Center, the Proton Therapy Center, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, and VA Puget Sound Health Care System, the Department provides comprehensive radiation oncology services throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Our multidisciplinary faculty of more than 80 radiation oncologists, medical physicists, advanced practice providers, and research scientists collaborates across disease-site programs and scientific initiatives, supported by experienced grants management, research administration, and clinical trials infrastructure.
The Department treats more than 3,500 patients annually and offers one of the broadest arrays of radiation treatment technologies in the world. The University of Washington is uniquely home to North America's only academic radiation oncology department with both clinical proton and neutron therapy programs, creating exceptional opportunities for translational research and clinical innovation.
Through its partnership with Fred Hutch Cancer Center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, faculty members benefit from exceptional shared core facilities, graduate education programs, and one of the nation's most collaborative cancer research communities.
The Department is equally committed to educating the next generation of physician-scientists, radiation biologists, and medical physicists through nationally recognized residency, fellowship, graduate, and postdoctoral training programs.
Living and Working in Seattle
Seattle is one of the nation's most innovative and livable metropolitan regions, offering an exceptional quality of life alongside a world-class scientific ecosystem. The region is a global leader in biotechnology, life sciences, global health, artificial intelligence, aerospace, and technology, creating exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Residents enjoy renowned arts and culture, outstanding restaurants, professional sports, vibrant neighborhoods, and easy access to hiking, skiing, cycling, sailing, kayaking, and other outdoor recreation, offering an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside the workplace.
Qualifications
Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Applicants must have a medical degree (MD/PhD welcomed), or foreign equivalent, and board eligible/ board certified in Radiation Oncology. Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington.
Applicants should have a track record of successful publication and funding, commensurate with rank, in a field relevant to radiation oncology.
Applicants will have completed their residency in an ACGME accredited program. The area of clinical focus will be determined by the programmatic needs of the Department, as well as the area of expertise in the case of established investigators. Experience in complex radiation treatment planning and delivery (VMAT, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)/stereotactic radiosurgery, IGRT, proton therapy etc.) are desired.
Instructions
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than December 1, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:
1. a curriculum vitae
2. Research statement (maximum 3 pages) that describes accomplishments and future goals
3. Mentorship and training statement (maximum 1 page) addressing the following prompt: What is your mentorship philosophy and approach, and what has informed them? Please describe specific actions you have taken or plan to take to create a collaborative and effective training and mentorship environment in which all trainees and staff can thrive.
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 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.
Privacy Notice
Your application materials may be used for employment consideration and shared in accordance with UW’s Privacy Policy.
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.
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Professor Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University Of Washington45
- Washington State University8
- Eastern Washington University8
- Seattle University4
- Central Washington University3
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professor jobs across Washington.
- Terminal degree (Ph.D., M.F.A., or equivalent) in the relevant academic discipline required
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed research, scholarship, or creative professional work
- Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level in the relevant subject area
- Active engagement with grant writing or externally funded research programs
- Commitment to student success, equity-centered pedagogy, and faculty shared governance
- Experience with learning management systems and hybrid or online course delivery
Professor Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a professor in Washington?
Becoming a professor in Washington requires a terminal degree in your field, typically a Ph.D. or M.F.A., along with a record of research or professional accomplishment. Washington does not issue a state teaching license for university-level faculty, but community college instructors may need credentials aligned with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges standards. Most full-time positions require prior teaching experience and, for tenure-track roles, a demonstrated research agenda.
Which companies hire professors in Washington?
Companies currently hiring professors in Washington include University Of Washington, Washington State University, and Eastern Washington University, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's combination of research universities, a large community college system, and technology-adjacent professional schools makes it one of the more active academic hiring markets in the Pacific Northwest.
Which Washington cities have the most professor jobs?
Seattle, Cheney, and Pullman have the most professor openings in Washington. Seattle leads because the University of Washington and several private colleges and professional schools are based there, while Spokane's concentration of health sciences programs at Washington State University and community colleges drives demand in Eastern Washington, and Bellingham's Western Washington University anchors hiring in the northwest corner of the state.
How can I get hired as a professor in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an adjunct or visiting instructor appointment, which Washington's community and technical colleges hire for regularly without requiring a full publication record. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges system includes institutions across the state, and many of them post part-time faculty openings that favor candidates who hold a master's degree and relevant industry experience. Building a teaching portfolio, completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington or Washington State University, or moving laterally from an industry or research role into a practitioner-faculty position are the most direct routes to a permanent academic appointment.
Where can I find and apply to professor jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to professor jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings. Search for roles that match your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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