Recruitment Period: 10/11/2023 - Until Filled

Status: Full Time, 40 hours week

Location: Yakima Neighborhood Health-2501 Business Ln, Yakima, WA 98901

Start Date: March 1st, 2026

Salary Information:

Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$158,300-Annual Maximum Salary-$190,000

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, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. 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 instruction and oversight for pre-doctoral dental students. The faculty member is expected to provide didactic, pre-clinical lab and clinical/patient care instruction as assigned. Academic rank will be awarded based on clinical and academic experience.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide didactic, pre-clinical and clinical instruction in the pre-doctoral program

• Provide service to the school and university through participation on committees, etc.

• Perform research/scholarly activity

• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on school needs

Education:

• Required: DMD/DDS

Experience:

• Required: Minimum 3 years of clinical practice or teaching experience

• Certification in dental specialty is a plus

• Required: A valid State of Washington dental license or be eligible for a State of Washington Dental license

• 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.