AssistantAssociateProfessor of Dentistry (1.0 FTE)

Pacific Northwest University Of Health Sciences

Job Location:

Yakima, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 09-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

Recruitment Period: 10/07/2025- Until Filled

Status: Full-Time 40 hours/week

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

Start Date: March 1 2026

Three Faculty Positions Available.

Salary Information:

Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$158300-Annual Maximum Salary-$190000

Associate Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$182100-Annual Maximum Salary-$218500Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$209400-Annual Maximum Salary-$301550Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week (FTE).

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 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 Dentistry will provide instruction and oversight for pre-doctoral dental students. This includes instruction and evaluation of dental students in pre-clinical dental courses such as dental materials operative dentistry dental anatomy and occlusion and prosthodontics. The faculty member is expected to provide didactic and pre-clinical lab instruction as assigned. Supervision of clinical care at our Yakima-based clinic will also be available. 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

Requirements

Education:

Required: DMD/DDS

Experience:

Required: Minimum 3 years of clinical practice or teaching experience

Preferred: Certification in a 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 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:

Full-timeDescriptionRecruitment Period: 10/07/2025- Until FilledStatus: Full-Time 40 hours/weekLocation: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences 111 University Parkway Suite 202 Yakima WAStart Date: March 1 2026Three Faculty Positions Available.Salary Information:Assistant Professor: Annual ...