Chair of Biomedical Sciences

Western University of Health Sciences; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA invites applications for the Chair of Biomedical Sciences. This administration-level role combines leadership of the Department of Biomedical Sciences with a faculty appointment, totaling 1.0 FTE.

The appointment offers a competitive salary range and opportunities to shape research and education. The Chair will oversee departmental operations, drive faculty development, coordinate with the Dean, and advance accreditation and quality

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Broad familiarity with higher education, accreditation trends, and research planning.
• Abilities: Communicate effectively; facilitate meetings; manage projects; negotiate; interact with faculty and departments; prepare reports; set priorities; show commitment to humanistic values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at COMP.
• Provide leadership for faculty excellence and innovation, evaluations, and academic policies.
• Coordinate with the Dean of COMP and daily College activities; long-term planning.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Interdepartmental collaboration

Presentation skills

Prioritization

Humanism

Education

PhD/MD/DO

Job description

Chair of Biomedical Sciences

Posting Number: A01016 Campus: Western University Campus-Pomona, CA Department: 1404-Basic Medical Sciences

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: $169,000.00 Annually Maximum: $202,471.00 Annually

Job Summary This is a College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) Administration-level position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with a faculty appointment. Together, the administrative role of Chair of Biomedical Sciences (PCNA04051) and the faculty role (PCNF03333) comprise a full-time position (1.0FTE). 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 Faculty jobs section for details on the additional assignment.

Oversee the operations of the Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP). Provide leadership for faculty excellence and innovation, faculty evaluations, and academic policies, with particular emphasis on the OMSI and OMSII academic years. Plan and implement related faculty development. Oversee and facilitate the development of research in Biomedical Sciences in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Research. Coordinate with the Dean of COMP, as needed, regarding daily College activities and long-term planning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Broad, current familiarity with the issues, trends, terminology, regulatory policies, and changing environment operative within the higher education and research communities.
• Extensive familiarity with processes and trends associated with higher education accreditation and with continuous quality improvement strategies in research planning.

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with educational and clinical professionals, in written and oral settings.
• Demonstrated abilities to facilitate meetings, manage projects, meet deadlines, negotiate complex agreements and understandings, and in other ways guide the workflow of peers.
• Ability to successfully interact with faculty and with other departments and functional units as an insightful listener, negotiator, and problem-solver.
• Ability to prepare and present professional reports, proposals, and research findings to various stakeholder groups, in both written and oral form.
• Ability to establish priorities and implement strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• PhD, MD, DO, or closely related credentials from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years, classroom experience, and leadership responsibilities in higher education or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD preferred.
• Preference will be given to those individuals possessing experience in teaching in a medical institution who have a current RO1 or equivalent grant as well as a history of such extramural funding.

Posting Date: 05/15/2026 Closing Date: 05/15/2027 Essential Job Duties