Associate Professor of Foundational Sciences - Tenure Track

Western University of Health Sciences; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Insurance plans

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA invites applications for Associate Professor of Foundational Sciences on a tenure-track. The role contributes to veterinary Foundational Sciences education through lectures, laboratories, PBL facilitation, and discussions on veterinary issues, while pursuing a self-sustaining research program and mentoring students.

Active participation in college and university committees, representation to external agencies, and maintenance of California

Qualifications

• Knowledge of educational needs for contemporary veterinary practice.
• Ability to communicate with administration, faculty, staff, students, and external contacts.
• Ability to manage details and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the training of veterinary students in Foundational Sciences.
• Participate in curricular activities for Year 1 and 2 students, including lectures, labs, and PBL facilitation.
• Pursue scholarly endeavors and develop a self-sustaining research program.

Skills

Oral communication

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Educational needs

Discipline knowledge

Commitment to humanism

Education

DVM / VMD / PhD or equivalent

Job description

Associate Professor of Foundational Sciences - Tenure Track

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 Associate Professor of Foundational Sciences - Tenure Track

Position Control Number

Position Control Number F02313

Type of Position

Position Status

Campus

Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location

Position Location California

Department

Department 1701-College of Veterinary Medicine

Job Summary

The position plays a critical role in the training of veterinary students by contributing to Foundational Sciences education, including lectures, laboratories, problem-based learning facilitation, and discussions on veterinary issues. The role also involves pursuing scholarly endeavors, such as developing a self-sustaining research program, mentoring veterinary students, and participating in post- DVM training initiatives. Additionally, the position requires active participation in college and university committees, as well as representing the institution to external agencies and funding bodies. If applicable, maintaining a California veterinary license and any relevant specialty certifications is also expected.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess this knowledge, these skills, and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Ability to orally communicate with others. Ability to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, students, and outside contacts.
• Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
• Organizational skills necessary in prioritizing workload and delegating responsibility.
• Knowledge of educational needs for contemporary veterinary practice.
• Knowledge and skills in his/her discipline.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working for an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

Education

• An advanced degree (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (ie, DVM , VMD ), PhD, or equivalent degree) in the discipline of expertise is required.

Licensure (if applicable)

• Actively licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Veterinarian in the state of California preferred. Current Veterinary specialty board certification preferred.

Experience

• The college is seeking an optimal match between individual qualifications and assessed ability to contribute to the College’s mission. All qualified candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the training of veterinary students in Foundational Sciences.
• Participate in the curricular activities for Year 1 and 2 students, including but not limited to content expertise in the various disciplines, facilitation of Problem-Based Learning ( PBL ) activities, foundational science lectures & laboratories, veterinary issues discussions and presentations, and other ancillary activities as determined in the curriculum development process.
• Pursue scholarly endeavors and professional self-development, with opportunities to engage in research, as negotiated.
• Develop a self-sustaining research program.
• Participate in the development of post- DVM training programs.
• Participate in the research mentoring of veterinary students.
• Participate in local, national, and/or international continuing education programs.
• Participate in college and university committees. Represent the college to external persons and agencies, including funding agencies.
• Maintenance of the California veterinary license (and any specialty board certification) and associated continuing education to keep license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of California current (if applicable).

Posting Details Continued

Work Schedule

• Hours may vary

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.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally.

• 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 $125,000.00 Annually

Maximum

Maximum $140,000.00 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, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Describe Work Environment

Duties of the Faculty Member are normally performed in a typical office setting, classroom setting, or laboratory setting. Depending on individual professional specialty, curriculum duties may require different environmental settings which may include, but is not limited to classrooms, farms, clinical practices, research and academic laboratories, and other off campus settings. Occasionally the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in these settings is usually moderate due to telephone calls, office equipment, normal student traffic, and depending on species - animal noises. Some travel is required, and work environment characteristics will change to that of the regional norms. Virtual delivery of the curriculum might be considered based on the characteristics of the needs of the curriculum for this discipline.

Disclaimer

The above description is intended to provide a summary of the typical functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the position. As such the responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined and other duties, as assigned, might be included.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number F00831

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/24/2025

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