Assistant/Associate/Professor of Biomedical Sciences-Pharmacology-0.2 FTE presso Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Description

Recruitment Period: 10/07/2025 - Until Filled

Status: Part-Time, 8 hours/week

Location: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, 111 University Parkway, Suite 202, Yakima, WA 

Start Date: January 2, 2026

Salary Information:

Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$158,300-Annual Maximum Salary-$190,000 for Full Time Status (For 8 hours/week=annual minimum salary-$31,661.76-annual maximum salary-$38,001.60)

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week (FTE).

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. All candidates selected for hire must provide valid documentation verifying their eligibility to work in the United States.

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 Arts in Medical 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 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/.

General Summary:

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Biomedical Sciences - Pharmacology is a part-time (0.2 FTE) position within the School of Dental Medicine. The position will be responsible for developing the pharmacology didactic and clinical education program in the DMD program. Ideal applicants will have teaching experience in pharmacology to health professions students. Alignment with the school’s mission is essential. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop the Pharmacology 1 and 2 course content for delivery to the students in the PNWU-SDM DMD program 

• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental needs

Requirements

Education:

• Required: PhD in Pharmacology

Experience:

• Required: Experience teaching pharmacology to health professions students 

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

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

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.