Assistant Professor

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture. At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others. Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference. Job Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as teaching faculty and to provide patient care in a teaching environment. Teaching will involve assisting in the development, implementation, review, and assessment of the podiatric medical curriculum. Patient care services will involve surgical and non-surgical podiatric care in the inpatient and outpatient settings as well as the development of a full podiatric service at assigned clinical site and its associated facilities. The patient care facilities involve hospital‑based clinics and other facilities in nearby areas to reach the population health needs of the surrounding communities. Additional responsibilities include research/scholarly activities, supervising students on service‑learning events and contributing on college and university committees, and clinical education of podiatric medical students and residents. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Possess the appropriate foundational knowledge to deliver quality medication education. Provide clinical care to patients at the facilities indicated in the job summary. Provide clinical education to students and residents. Ability to exercise leadership skills and make independent decisions. Interest in clinical research. Open, collaborative, team‑work based communication and working style to promote multi‑disciplinary care and maximize success of all faculty within the College. Organizational skills necessary to prioritize and schedule work effectively. Ability to handle detail oriented assignments and diverse workloads. Required Qualifications Education: Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college of podiatric medicine in the United States, with at least three years of podiatric medical and surgical residency training and either board certified or in the process through a certifying board approved by the APMA / CPME. Experience: Candidate is expected to possess comparable skill, knowledge and abilities of individual graduate or accredited colleges and universities in the United States. Candidate must be licensed by the California Medical Board (Board of Podiatric Medicine) and possess an unrestricted license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery or be qualified to be licensed by the California Medical Board (Board of Podiatric Medicine) at the earliest available date. Additionally, candidate must have prior completion of at least two years of podiatric medical and surgical residency training and qualified for board certification by an APMA / CPME approved certifying board. Candidate is also subject to satisfactory completion of credentialing/background checks. Candidate must be CA Xray and fluoroscopy licensed within one year of employment with WesternU CPM. Preferred Qualifications Although not required, candidate with bilingual abilities will be viewed favorably. Teaching Responsibilities Responsible for preparation of didactic and clinical education of undergraduate students of the CPM. Participate in the review, revision and assessment of the curriculum. Scholarship Responsibilities Develop and promote an active research project within the specialized area of podiatric medicine, surgery or biomechanics, with student/resident involvement. Research Activities Develop and promote an active research project within the specialized area of podiatric medicine, surgery or biomechanics, with student/resident involvement. Service Responsibilities Participate in scheduled general faculty meetings. Participate in special committee functions as assigned. Promote by example an atmosphere of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry. Contribute to the planning (strategic and long range) for the CPM and the University at large. Clinical/Professional Practice Participate in patient care activities through college and affiliated clinics. Other Responsibilities Engages in special projects as assigned by supervisor. Work Schedule Normal business hours with occasional nights and weekends. Benefits We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work‑life harmony is positive and achievable. Benefits include competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people. Expected Pay Scale Minimum: $185,000.00 Annually Maximum: $195,000.00 Annually Physical Demands The essential functions of this job require lifting and other physical tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently uses hands, reaches with hands and arms, stoops, sits, and operates a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee infrequently lifts and/or moves up to (xx) pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus, and adequate vision to allow for the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must maintain Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy. Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. The duties are routinely performed in an environmentally controlled interior healthcare office. The environment may involve exposure to potentially dangerous materials, e.g., blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and ionizing radiation. Clinical environments require compliance with safety precautions, OSHA Blood‑borne pathogen training, and may include the use of certain personal protective equipment. Conditions of Employment – Background Check To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non‑completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position. Pay Transparency Act Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications. Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO) It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including, without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. 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