Professor of Family Medicine (0.5 FTE)

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is seeking an Assistant/Associate/Professor of Family Medicine to support the department. This role is accountable for teaching, service, and scholarly activity objectives within the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). The position reports directly to the Chair of Family Medicine & OPP. PNWU, founded in 2005, is a non-profit medical institution dedicated to increasing healthcare access in underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest. The university offers multiple health sciences degrees and serves over 550 students annually, with interprofessional education partnerships adding another 100 students. The campus has 300 employees and academic programming across a five-state region. Located in Yakima, WA, a city known for its agricultural and outdoor recreation, PNWU offers a dynamic environment for its faculty and staff.

Requirements

Doctoral Degree as recognized by United States accrediting associations, or appropriate terminal degree
Strong interest in a teaching-focused position
Excellent interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills
Proficient use of academic technologies and learning management systems
Professional experience with an exemplary record of achievement in the areas of teaching, service and scholarly activity
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a faculty member in a medical school in primary area of expertise preferred

Responsibilities

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
Understand accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adhere 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