Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences·Yakima, Washington
The position involves providing clinical and classroom instruction in oral and maxillofacial surgery to pre-doctoral dental students at community-based clinics. The faculty member will also perform related departmental duties as assigned.
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 95,000 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 https://www.visityakima.com/.
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.
Ability to exhibit strong collaborative skills to employ policies diligently and implement the dental school’s 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
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.
Market context
In Washington, assistant/associate professor roles in oral and maxillofacial surgery are typically driven by clinic-based teaching needs and access to patient care in community settings. These positions are competitive because they require a DMD or DDS, Washington licensure, CODA-accredited specialty certification, and substantial clinical or teaching experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and teaching or practice history before applying.
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