Assistant / Associate Professor of Anatomy

Western University of Health Sciences; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Anatomy. The role focuses on anatomical sciences education and an active bone biology research program using transgenic and pre-clinical models.

The candidate will join a collaborative team, seek extramural funding, mentor students, and contribute to teaching and curriculum development in anatomical sciences.

Qualifications

• PhD in anatomical sciences or equivalent basic medical sciences required.
• Post-doctoral experience with high-quality research and publications (2 years).
• Experience teaching medical anatomical sciences at an accredited institution.
• Bone-related benchtop research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an active research program with extramural funding.
• Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
• Teach anatomical sciences didactically and practically; teaching load increases as research program stabilizes.
• Serve on committees and provide administrative support as requested by leadership.
• Participate in faculty governance and campus-wide activities.

Skills

Bone biology research

Human anatomical sciences

Lab instruction

Research design

Communication skills

Education

PhD in anatomical sciences

MD/DO/MBBS etc.

Job description

Assistant / Associate Professor of Anatomy

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 Title Assistant / Associate Professor of Anatomy

Position Control Number

Position Control Number 999012

Type of Position

Type of Position Faculty

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Campus

Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location

Position Location California

Department

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Chair, Department of Medical Anatomical Sciences, the successful candidate will have specific education and research focus in anatomical sciences, including gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, embryology, histology, and/or cellular biology. The candidate is expected to join a team of researchers in the bone biology field, utilizing transgenic and other pre-clinical animal models, with specific expectation to seek and acquire extramural funding.

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.

Knowledge

• Research expertise in the field of translational bone biology, especially relevant to transgenic and other pre-clinical animal models and related strategies. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with a strong publication record as well as record of successful NIH and related funding acquisition.
• Expertise in Human Anatomical Sciences, including gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, embryology, histology, and/or molecular biology.

Skills

• Experimental research design and analysis and benchtop laboratory techniques relevant to the field of translational bone biology.
• Experience in human anatomy dissection and lab instruction.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively to either groups or individually.
• Ability to effectively interact with people of all backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty and staff.
• Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle a multitude of responsibilities in the College environment.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

Education

• PhD degree in anatomical sciences, or equivalent basic medical sciences, from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Experience

• 2 years of post-doctoral experience, involving high-quality research and publications.
• Experience in teaching medical anatomical sciences at an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Specific experience in bone-related benchtop research.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• MD, DO, MBBS, DDS, DPT, or other professional clinical degrees.

Experience

• At least one year of teaching experience in medical anatomical sciences at professional healthcare programs (MD, DO, MBBS, DDS, DPT, DPM, etc.).
• Independent cadaver dissection and preparation of anatomy instructional material.
• Publication track record in high-impact research journals.
• Track record of successful NIH funding applications is highly preferrable.
• Preference will be given to those individuals interested in including students in active research projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an active research program through extramural funding sources.
• Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional students in research projects in the applicant’s area of expertise.
• Participate in teaching anatomical sciences, both didactic and practical, as assigned by the department chair. Initial effort distribution will favor research and scholarly activities, while teaching load is expected to increase gradually as the candidate establishes a stable research program.
• Serve on committees and provide administrative support at the behest of the Dean and request of the Department Chair.
• The faculty member has the right and obligation to participate in scheduled meetings of the General Faculty. Election to the Faculty Senate and election or appointment to committees should be considered a privilege and faculty members are expected to share in these responsibilities.

Posting Details Continued

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

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.

• 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

Minimum $93,000.00 Annually

Maximum

Maximum $115,000.00 Annually

Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes

If yes, list maximum weight and duration

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to grasp laboratory objects, equipment and animals (if applicable). The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hand and arms, climb and stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to monitor the various computer screens and instruments used during the physiological processes.

Describe Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Administrative duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.

Laboratory duties are routinely performed in a typical laboratory setting. While performing duties in this setting the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non-weather), and risk of electric shock.

The employee is regularly exposed to wet humid conditions (non-weather), moving mechanical parts, and high precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat (non-weather), and risk of radiation. The noise level in this setting may be loud due to the noise of ventilation system and hydraulic body hoist.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number F00919

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/21/2026

Close Date

Close Date 08/21/2027

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

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3
• Additional Applicant Document
• Required License/Certification

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Some High School/No Diploma/No GED
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Some College Coursework
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctoral/Professional Degree
• * 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

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