Assistant​/Associate​/Professor of Dentistry; FTE

Overview

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Dentistry (1.0 FTE) at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.

Position:
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Dentistry (1.0 FTE) at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.

Location:

Yakima, WA.

Start Date:

March 1, 2026. Three faculty positions available. Salary information is provided below. This role 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 employment; employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

• Provide didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical instruction in the pre-doctoral program.
• Provide service to the school and university through participation on committees and related activities.
• Perform research and scholarly activity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on school needs.

• Education:
  
  Required – DMD/DDS.
• Experience:
  
  Required – Minimum 3 years of clinical practice or teaching experience. Preferred – Certification in a dental specialty.
• Licensure:
  Required – A valid State of Washington dental license or be eligible for a State of Washington dental license.
• Skills:
  Preferred – Clinical skills experience; strong collaboration, organization, interpersonal, planning, and communication abilities.

• Salary:
  Assistant Professor: $158,300–$190,000;
  Associate Professor: $182,100–$218,500;
  Professor: $209,400–$301,550. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and pro-rated based on hours/week (FTE).
• Benefits:
  Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), Paid Time Off, 403(b) with Roth option, Paid holidays. Benefit eligibility is at least 0.5 FTE.
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time, 40 hours/week.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2005 to increase access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest. The University offers 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 programs, enrolling over 550 students annually.

PNWU engages in interprofessional education with other universities and operates campuses with a workforce of approximately 300 employees across a five-state region. Yakima, WA is a city of about 95,000 residents located in south-central Washington near the Cascade Mountains, with proximity to Seattle, Portland, and Spokane. For more information, visit

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position.
• Detailed curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request publication in an alternative format or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources at .

• Senioriy level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Administrative
• Industries:
  Higher Education

Note:

The job announcement above represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request. This description may be updated without notice.