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Recruitment Period: 08/29/2025 - Until Filled
Status: Part-Time 20 hours/week
Salary Information:
Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$158300-Annual Maximum Salary-$266000 for Full-Time Status (For 20 hours/weekannual minimum salary-$79154.40-annual maximum salary-$132995.20)Associate Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$182100-Annual Maximum Salary-$305900 for Full-Time Status (For 20 hours/weekannual minimum salary-$91052 annual maximum salary-$152952.80)Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$209400-Annual Maximum Salary-$351800 For Full-Time Status (For 20 hours/weekannual minimum salary$104696.80-annual maximum salary-$175895.20)Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. All candidates selected for hire must provide valid documentation verifying their eligibility to work in the United States.
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 provides support to the department of Family Medicine and is accountable for teaching service and scholarly activity objectives of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). This position reports directly to the Chair of Family Medicine & OPP.
Essential Job Functions:
Meeting all classes as scheduled
Assisting in the recruitment and registration of students
Reporting final grades at the designated time
Advising students
Attending student orientation and commencement exercises
Having an appropriate number of office hours
Writing course syllabi
Developing course materials
Administering exams
Performing committee assignments
Engaging in scholarly activity
Maintaining professional development
Performing community service
Maintaining licensure and certification as appropriate
May be required to maintain clinical practice as appropriate
Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
Conducts self appropriately and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU
Other duties as assigned
Education:
Required: Doctoral Degree as recognized by United States accrediting associations or appropriate terminal degree
Experience:
Strong interest in a teaching-focused position
Excellent interpersonal communications and presentation skills
Proficient use of academic technologies and learning management systems
Experience working as a faculty member in a medical school in primary area of expertise preferred
Professional experience with an exemplary record of achievement in the areas of teaching service and scholarly activity
Desired Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong organization interpersonal and planning skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances; ability to collaborate and generate respect and trust from faculty staff and students; ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans; ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct work flow; ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases; and schedule activities and/or meetings.
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):
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.
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Part-Time