Assistant/Associate Professor

Western University of Health Sciences; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, seeks a College-level physician educator to fill a joint Faculty and Administrative role within the COMP. This 1.0 FTE position blends teaching across medical specialties with administrative responsibilities, aligning with the department 1410-COMP College Affairs.

The successful candidate will be DO-educated, residency-trained, Board Certified, and hold CA licensure or eligibility, with a commitment to humanistic medical education and

Qualifications

• DO degree required.
• Residency trained and Board Certified in a medical or surgical specialty.
• Unrestricted California State license (or eligible to obtain CA state licensure). Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teach the full scope of medicine as defined by COMP policies and practices in any medical or surgical specialty.
• Mentor students and be a role model for students.

Skills

Good communication

Education

DO degree

Residency trained

Board Certified

Job description

Classification Pay Scale In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Posting Number: F00881

Campus:

Department: 1410-COMP College Affairs

Classification Pay Scale In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale Minimum: $248,000.00 Annually. Maximum $263,000.00 Annually.

Job Summary This is a College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) Faculty-level position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with an administrative appointment. Together, the faculty role of Assistant/Associate Professor (PCN F03355) and the administrative role (PCN A04048) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE).

The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined Administrative and Faculty responsibilities. Please refer to the corresponding job posting under our Administrative jobs section for details on the additional assignment.

The Mission of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) is to prepare students to become technically competent, culturally sensitive, professional and compassionate physicians who are lifelong learners and will serve society by providing comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare with the distinctive osteopathic philosophy.

The role of the faculty is to train students according to the mission of COMP. This is accomplished through excellence in curriculum, translational research, service and osteopathic clinical practice. The faculty is expected to mentor and be a role model for students.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Skills

• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

Abilities

• Able and willing to teach the full scope of medicine as defined by current College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific policies and practices in any medical or surgical specialty.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Education

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required. Residency trained and Board Certified in a medical or surgical specialty.

Experience

• Experience in any medical or surgical specialty.

Licensure And Certifications

• Unrestricted California State license (or eligible to obtain CA state licensure). Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency certificate.

Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference may be given to individuals who possess prior medical student teaching experience, bilingual capabilities, formal training or coursework in medical education, and/or clinical research experience.

Posting Date: 05/01/2026

Closing Date: 5/1/2027

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