Assistant/Associate/Professor of Family Medicine (1.0 FTE) at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Yakima, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

351800.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Academic Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Faculty Experience, Professional Development, Community Service, Licensure, Certification, Accreditation Standards, Course Development, Student Advising, Committee Assignments, Problem Solving

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Description Recruitment Period: 10/02/2025 - Until Filled Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week Salary Information: Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$158,300-Annual Maximum Salary-$266,000 Associate Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$182,100-Annual Maximum Salary-$305,900 Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$209,400-Annual Maximum Salary-$351,800 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. 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: The Assistant/Associate/Professor provides support to the department of Family Medicine and is accountable for teaching, service and scholarly activity objectives of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). This position reports directly to the Chair of Family Medicine & OPP. Essential Job Functions: • Meeting all classes as scheduled • Assisting in the recruitment and registration of students • Reporting final grades at the designated time • Advising students • Attending student orientation and commencement exercises • Having an appropriate number of office hours • Writing course syllabi • Developing course materials • Administering exams • Performing committee assignments • Engaging in scholarly activity • Maintaining professional development • Performing community service • Maintaining licensure and certification as appropriate • May be required to maintain clinical practice as appropriate • Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards • Conducts self appropriately and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU • Other duties as assigned Requirements Education: • Required: Doctoral Degree as recognized by United States accrediting associations, or appropriate terminal degree Experience: • Strong interest in a teaching-focused position • Excellent interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills • Proficient use of academic technologies and learning management systems • Experience working as a faculty member in a medical school in primary area of expertise preferred • Professional experience with an exemplary record of achievement in the areas of teaching, service and scholarly activity 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 collaborate and generate respect and trust from faculty, staff, and students; ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans; ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct work flow; 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 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.

Responsibilities

The Assistant/Associate/Professor provides support to the department of Family Medicine, focusing on teaching, service, and scholarly activities. This position involves engaging with students, developing course materials, and maintaining professional development.