AssistantAssociateProfessor of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Kennewick, WA

Recruitment Period: 04/14/2026- Until Filled

Status: Part Time 8 hours/week

Location: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic-6351 W Rio Grande Ave Kennewick WA 99336

Start Date: June 1st 2026

Salary Information:

Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$158300-Annual Maximum Salary-$190000 for Full Time Status (For 8 hours/weekannual minimum salary-$31661.76-annual maximum salary-$38001.60)

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 Biomedical Sciences program and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually. 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 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery will provide clinical and classroom instruction in oral and maxillofacial surgery 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 and clinical instruction in oral and maxillofacial surgery

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 oral and maxillofacial surgery from a CODA-accredited program

Preferred: Board certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery is desired

Preferred: Academic/clinical teaching experience

Required: Licensure and specialty certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery 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.