Recruitment Period: 12/02/2025 - Until Filled

Status: Part-Time, 4 hours/week

Location:  Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, 111 University Parkway, Suite 202, Yakima, WA 

Start Date: January 2, 2026

Salary Information:

Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$158,300-Annual Maximum Salary-$190,000 for Full Time Status (For 4 hours/week=annual minimum salary-$15,830.88-annual maximum salary-$19,000.80)

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 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:

Part-time faculty position located in the main campus in Yakima. The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Dentistry will provide instruction and oversight for pre-doctoral dental students. The faculty member is expected to provide didactic, preclinical lab, and clinical/patient care instruction as assigned. Academic rank will be awarded based on clinical and academic experience.  

Essential Job Functions:

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

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

Education:

• Required: DMD/DDS degree from a CODA-accredited program; a valid State of Washington dental license or be eligible for a State of Washington Dental license 

Experience:

• Required: Minimum 3 years of clinical practice or teaching 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; ability to maintain a solid supportive relationship with other administrators, faculty, staff, and students to facilitate a humanistic and inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body, providing focus and ensuring educational compliance with accreditation standards, and ability to serve as an advocate for student learning and, in conjunction with the  University, provides academic support and tutoring services

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.