AssistantAssociate Professor-MBS

Recruitment Period: 02/02/2026- Until Filled

Status: Full-Time 40 hours/week

(2 Positions Available)

Salary Information:

Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$105000-Annual Maximum Salary-$176400

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 Science in Biomedical 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 will teach assigned courses and lectures as needed in the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MBS) curriculum. Content areas of instruction may include but are not limited to public health community health healthcare systems and infrastructure equity in healthcare practice patient-provider communication interprofessional practice and education (IPE) epidemiology biomedical ethics healthcare communication standardized test taking and assessment research methods research ethics and human subjects communication. The incumbent will contribute to the universitys commitment to the advancement of knowledge and intellectual growth by engaging in scholarly activity. The incumbent will also contribute to the University through active participation on committees and other activities required to maintain and develop the mission and goals of the addition they will develop meaningful mentoring relationships with students for academic and career advising.

Essential Job Functions:

Teaching

Teach broadly in the content areas of discipline.

Develop course materials in specialized areas of expertise including writing course syllabi and developing appropriate instructional and assessment methods

Provide instructional support such as guest lectures or presentations in MBS courses taught by other MBS instructors

Meet all classes as scheduled and report grades at designated time

Use the PNWU student information system student learning platform and student assessment platform

Enhance expertise in teaching content areas through continuing education practice and current literature reviews

Participate in ongoing curriculum and program assessment and development

Maintain professional licensures and certifications as appropriate

Required Skillsets:

Qualified to be the lead instructor responsible for all aspects of course management in at least three (3) of the following academic areas:

o Research and Biostatistics

o Standardized test taking and assessment

o Public and community health

o Epidemiology

o Biomedical ethics

o Healthcare communication

Scholarly and Creative Activities

Engage in scholarly activity and maintain an active research agenda

Disseminate research through appropriate mechanisms

Supervise and mentor student research

Maintain professional development in area of research expertise

University and Community Service

Advise students in accordance with the university advising policies and procedures

Assist with the recruitment and admission of students

Attend university/program events including student orientation and commencement activities

Perform committee assignments at the program or university level

Perform community service as appropriate

University-wide Essential Functions

Understand maintain the accreditation standards upon which the MBS program was established

Conduct self appropriately and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU

Other duties as assigned (perform and report any other assigned duties for the program)

Education:

Required: A Doctorate Degree as recognized by United States accrediting associations or appropriate terminal degree (i.e. standards established by recognized United States accrediting associations)

Preferred: Post-doctoral research experience

Experience:

Preferred: Experience teaching at an institution of higher education or teaching graduate students in a healthcare setting such as a hospital clinic or public/government health agency

Desired Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

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 solve problems by analyzing issues and creating action plans; ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct workflow; ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases; and ability to 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):

• 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.