AssistantAssociateProfessor of Anatomy

Recruitment Period: 04/20/2026 - Until Filled

Status: Full Time

Salary Information:

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. 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 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:

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) invites applications for Assistant/Associate/Professor of Anatomy in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM).

The Assistant/Associate/Professor will provide support to the Department of Anatomy and will be expected to fulfill the educational service and scholarly activity objectives of the COM and to work collaboratively with other university programs as assigned. This position reports directly to the Chair of Anatomy.

The Anatomy Department at PNWU is a vibrant group of six full-time and three part-time faculty who work collaboratively among themselves and with all other departments in the COM preclinical curriculum the Master of Biomedical Sciences program the School of Physical Therapy and the school of Dental Medicine. The main teaching responsibilities of the department include human gross anatomy and neuroanatomy with cadaver dissection courses and histology and embryology in systems courses. The faculty within the Department of Anatomy engage in diverse scholarly activities including bench research clinical studies and educational research.

Essential Job Functions:

This is an on-campus position not eligible for hybrid or distance job functions.

Lecture and laboratory instruction in some combination of histology embryology gross anatomy neuroanatomy and other curricular content as assigned and consistent with expertise.

Involvement in curriculum development.

Committee work and other service to the University.

Development of assessments in areas of expertise.

Research or other scholarly activity.

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair.

The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated interest in teaching anatomy and related disciplines to osteopathic medicine and other health professions students. The candidate will be a broadly trained anatomist able to deliver various aspects of the anatomical sciences curriculum through a variety of educational platforms. Preference will be given to individuals with an interest in teaching embryology lectures and histology lectures and labs.

Education:

Required: Earned Doctor of Philosophy degree or equivalent in an anatomical or closely related discipline (e.g. gross anatomy neuroanatomy/neuroscience/neurobiology developmental biology/embryology cell biology physiology). Applicants with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a COCA or LCME-accredited institution of higher learning (or equivalent) are encouraged to apply where teaching experience matches PNWUs needs

Experience:

Preference will be given to those with at least five years of teaching experience in higher education preferably in a health profession program

Experience in teaching cell biological aspects of histology advanced human anatomy with human cadaveric dissection embryology and neuroanatomy

A demonstrated history of scholarly achievements

Excellent interpersonal communication and pedagogical skills

Ability to work cooperatively with faculty staff and students in a manner that evokes trust and respect

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 problem solve 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 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

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