Adjunct Assistant Professor/Adjunct Associate Professor

Western University of Health Sciences; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Western University invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach in the Master of Healthcare Administration program at the Pomona campus. The role emphasizes high‑quality instruction, academic mentorship, and the integration of theory with practical leadership development.

The position supports online, hybrid, or in‑person delivery and requires a minimum of three years in healthcare administration while promoting humanistic education and student success in diverse learning

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration, health management, public health, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in healthcare administration, management, leadership, or operations.
• Experience applying healthcare management principles in organizational or system‑level content.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality instruction and academic mentorship to Master of Healthcare Administration students.
• Integrate theory, applied practice, and leadership development to prepare students for management roles.
• Deliver instruction in online, hybrid, or in‑person formats as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare systems

Healthcare finance

Leadership theory

Adult learning

Discussion facilitation

Assessment feedback

LMS usage

Communication clarity

Inclusive teaching

Collaboration

Education

Master’s in healthcare administration

Job description

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

F03468

Type of Position

Faculty

Position Status

Part-time

Campus

Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location

California

Department

16021 - Master of Healthcare Administration

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Department Chair, the Adjunct Faculty member provides high-quality instruction and academic mentorship to students in the Master of Healthcare Administration program. This role supports the program’s mission by integrating theory, applied practice, and leadership development to prepare students for effective management roles across healthcare settings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Healthcare delivery systems, organizational structures, and governance models.
• Healthcare finance, policy, quality improvement, and regulatory environments.
• Leadership theories, management frameworks, and change management strategies.
• Accreditation standards and competency‑based education in health professions.

Skill:

• Graduate‑level teaching and instructional design using adult learning principles.
• Facilitating discussion‑based and applied learning principles.
• Assessing student learning and providing constructive, outcomes‑focused feedback.
• Using learning management systems and educational technology tools.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
• Apply real‑world healthcare management experience to enhance student learning.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse, mid‑career and early‑career learners.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and program leadership.
• Adapt teaching strategies to multiple instructional modalities and learner needs.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration, health management, public health, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Experience or Training:

• A minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in healthcare administration, management, leadership, or operations.
• Demonstrate experience applying healthcare management principles in organizational or system‑level content.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Travel may be required for various off‑site meetings, trainings, conferences, and/or events in support of the overall objective of the position.
• Ability to teach online, hybrid, or in‑person (special requests) formats as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, DHA , EdD) in healthcare administration, public health, leadership, or related