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. Position Title Position Control Number

F02986

Type of Position Faculty Position Status Full-time Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA Position Location California Department 1606-College of Health Sciences-Master Physician Assistant Job Summary Provide instruction, advisement, evaluation of student performance, and supervision to Physician Assistant (PA) students that culminate in the fulfillment of programmatic competencies. Participate in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the PA curriculum and program. Support and propagate the mission of the College of Health Sciences and the institution. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the assigned classification, with or without reasonable accommodation(s), using some other combination of skills and abilities. Necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities are as follows: Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to the practice of a Physician Assistant. Knowledge of the skills and tasks that are performed by a primary care Physician Assistant. Effective skills in oral and written communication. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. Required Qualifications (2) years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant. Preferred Qualifications Prior teaching experience preferred but not required. Key Responsibilities Assist and actively contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the PA curriculum and program. Collaborate in the review and revision of program mission, goals, and competencies as needed. Support the PA program in maintaining compliance with accreditation standards. Develop, implement, and coordinate instructional methodologies for achieving course learning outcomes. Responsible for content creation and delivery of prescribed curriculum, and course management. Develop and implement methods for student evaluation and remediation. Evaluate student performance and ensure the availability of remedial instruction. Maintain accurate and appropriate student records. Facilitate program workshops, OSCEs, and skills training sessions for the didactic and clinical phases of the curriculum. Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress and refer as appropriate for academic and/or personal support. Participate in applicant interviews and the selection of applicants for admission to the program. Participate in departmental recruitment and hiring activities. Contribute service to the program, college, university, community, and profession. Participate in and develop scholarly activities consistent with the rank of assistant professor. Participate routinely in professional development activities. Perform additional duties as assigned. Clinical Practice: Opportunities exist for release time to engage in clinical practice within the PAs area of expertise. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Full-time, Mon-Fri. Occasional evening and/or weekend work- as needed. 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 $120,000.00 Annually Maximum $120,000.00 Annually Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate. Posting Information Posting Number: F00911 Posting Date: 08/05/2026 Close Date: 08/05/2027 Open Until Filled: Yes 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 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. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. 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. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time. Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Letter of Recommendation #1 Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3 Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter Additional Applicant Document Required License/Certification Supplemental Questions * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization. (Open Ended Question) * Are you a current employee at Western University of Health Sciences? Yes No 309 E. Second St. Pomona, CA 91766-1854 (909) 623-6116 View phone number on click.appcast.io COMP-Northwest: 200 Mullins Dr. Lebanon, OR 97355-3983 (541) 259-0200 CHS-Northwest: 2665 S. Santiam Highway, Lebanon, OR 97355 View phone number on click.appcast.io COMP-Northwest: View phone number on click.appcast.io CHS-Northwest: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Western University of Health Sciences