Assistant/Associate/Professor of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Kennewick, WA

General Summary

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.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides classroom and clinical instruction in oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental needs

Education

• Required: DMD/DDS

Experience

• Required: Minimum 6 years of clinical practice or teaching experience
• Required: Specialty Certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery from a CODA-accredited program
• Preferred: Board certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery is desired
• Preferred: Academic/clinical teaching experience
• Required: Licensure and specialty certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery in Washington State
• Preferred: Clinical skills experience

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
• Able to work in a team and flexible to work with others in a variety of circumstances
• Able to problem solve by analyzing issues, creating action plans, and following through resolution

To Apply

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

Benefit Package

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

About PNWU

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.