Assistant Professor Of Dentistry And Director Of Digital Dentistry

Description:

Recruitment Period: 12/13/2023 - Until Filled

Status: Part Time, 0.6 FTE (24 hours/week)

Start Date: 07/01/2024

Salary Information:

Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$158,300-Annual Maximum Salary-$190,000 for Full Time Status (For 24 hours/week=annual minimum salary-$94,985.28-annual maximum salary-$114,004.80)Associate Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$182,100-Annual Maximum Salary-$218,500 for Full Time Status (For 24 hours/week=annual minimum salary-$109,262.40-annual maximum salary-$131,102.40)Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$209,400-Annual Maximum Salary-$301,550 For Full Time Status (For 24 hours/week=annual minimum salary=$125,636.16-annual maximum salary-$180,935.04)Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.

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, 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:

This position will assist with the development of curriculum and accreditation requirements focused on the incorporation and instruction of Digital Dentistry in the DMD program. The position also requires teaching/instruction in the predoctoral program in didactic, simulation, and clinical environments.

Academic rank will be awarded based on clinical and academic experience.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides classroom, simulation lab, and clinical instruction in Digital Dentistry.

• Oversees the Digital Dentistry curriculum within the pre-doctoral program.

• In conjunction with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and the Community Clinic Directors, provides oversight to the faculty supporting the clinical program regarding Digital Dentistry.

• Provides regular calibration/CE sessions on Digital Dentistry for all clinical faculty as described in the SDM Faculty Onboarding and Calibration Program.

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

Requirements:

Education:

• Required: DMD or DDS degree from a CODA accredited program

Experience:

• Required: 1-3 years

• Required: Experience in Digital Dentistry and digital workflow

• Preferred: Teaching Experience

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Ability to foster and develop relationships and build consensus with the faculty and staff; 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 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 (i.e., basic Microsoft Office Suite Programs) and ability to schedule activities and/or meetings as applicable

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.

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.