Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, Sea Mar, Tacoma, WA
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, Sea Mar, Tacoma, WA
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Job Description
Recruitment Period: 07/17/2025 - Until Filled
Status: Part Time 8 hours/week
Location: Sea Mar-615 S 9th St Tacoma WA 98405
Start Date: June 1st 2026
Salary Information:
Assistant Professor: Annual MinimumSalary-$158300-Annual Maximum Salary-$190000 for Full Time Status (For 8 hours/weekannual minimum salary-$31661.76-annual maximum salary-$38001.60)
Associate Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$182100-Annual Maximum Salary-$218500 for Full Time Status (For 8 hours/weekannual minimum salary-$36420.80 annual maximum salary-$43700.80)Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$209400-Annual Maximum Salary-$301550 For Full Time Status (For 8 hours/weekannual minimum salary$41878.72-annual maximum salary-$60311.68)Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week (FTE).
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 95000 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 Summary:
The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pediatric Dentistry will provide clinical and classroom instruction in pediatric dentistry 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 simulation and clinical instruction in pediatric dentistry
Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental needs
Education:
Required: DMD/DDS
Experience:
Required: Minimum 6 years of clinical practice or teaching experience
Required: Specialty Certification in pediatric dentistry from a CODA-accredited program
Preferred: Board certification in pediatric dentistry is desired
Required: Licensure and specialty certification in pediatric dentistry 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 schools 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
