What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate/Professor of Dentistry, Endodontics, Sea Mar, Tacoma, WA position at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences?
Description
Recruitment Period: 05/14/2026 - Until Filled
Status: Part-Time, 12 hours/week
Location: Sea Mar-615 S 9th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Start Date: July 2026
Salary Information:
Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$158,300-Annual Maximum Salary-$190,000 for Full Time Status (For 12 hours/week=annual minimum salary-$47,492.64-annual maximum salary-$57,002.40)
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five state region.
PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.
General Summary:
The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Dentistry will provide clinical and classroom instruction in Endodontics to pre-doctoral dental students at our community-based clinics. Academic rank will be awarded based on clinical and academic experience.
Essential Job Functions:
• Provides classroom and clinical instruction in Endodontic therapy
• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental needs
Requirements
Education:
• Required: DMD/DDS
Experience:
• Required: Minimum 6 years of clinical practice or teaching experience
• Preferred: Specialty Certification in Endodontics from a CODA-accredited program. Board certification in Endodontics is desired
• Required: Licensure and specialty certification in Endodontics in Washington State
• Preferred: Clinical skills experience
Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to exhibit strong collaborative skills to employ policies diligently and implement the dental school’s mission and vision; strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances; ability to problem solve by analyzing issues, creating action plans, and following through resolution
To ensure full consideration submit:
• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references
The job announcement above is not the full job description, but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.
PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.
Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):
- Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403b with Roth Option
- Paid Holidays
For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.
PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.
Salary : $47,493 - $301,550