Department Chair - DPTE

Western University of Health Sciences

Pomona (CA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous paid time off

Insurance plans

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA, invites applications for the College of Health Sciences Administration-level role of Department Chair – DPTE, combined with a faculty appointment. This full-time position (1.0 FTE) blends administrative leadership and an active faculty role, with salary details described in the posting.

You'll partner with DPTE faculty to align program goals, lead curriculum development for the DPT program, mentor teaching staff, and engage with the community

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program and earned doctoral degree (Ph.D./Ed.D. or related field).
Rank: Eligible to hold rank of Associate Professor, Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor; salary/rank based on qualifications and experience.
Licensed physical therapist or eligible to be licensed in California.
Six or eight years of full-time higher education experience in PT education preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with DPTE faculty to ensure program goals align with the University’s strategic vision.
Lead curriculum development for the DPT program.
Mentor faculty in teaching, scholarship, and service growth.
Maintain relationships with the local community and oversee volunteer clinics and accreditation-related activities.

Skills

Strong academic leadership

Fosters trust and confidentiality

Excellent verbal and written comm.

Time and personnel management

Education

Doctorate in related field (PhD/EdD or equivalent)

Licensed/eligible Physical Therapist in California

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

Position Control Number A04177

Type of Position

Type of Position Administration

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Department

Department 1604-College of Health Sciences-Dept of Physical Therapy Education

Campus

Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location

Position Location California

Job Summary

This is a College of Health Sciences Administration-level position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with a faculty appointment. Together, the administrative role of Department Chair – DPTE ( PCN A04177) and the faculty appointment ( PCN 999673) comprise a full‑time position (1.0 FTE ). The salary range listed in this posting does not represents the total compensation for the combined administrative and faculty responsibilities. Please refer to the corresponding job posting for details on the additional assignment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Budget planning and balancing.
Knowledge of current and emerging trends in physical therapy and related fields.

Skills

Strong academic leadership. This includes motivation, constructive evaluation, and adjudication.
Fosters an environment of mutual trust and confidentiality with faculty, staff, and students.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to balance the needs and views of faculty and university administration.
Excellent time and personnel management skills.

Ability to

Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

Education

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program and has an earned academic doctoral degree, Ph.D., Ed.D., or other advanced academic doctorate in a related field degree.

Experience or Training

Rank: Eligible to hold rank of Associate Professor, Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor. Salary and rank will be based upon documented relevant experience and qualifications.

Licensure

Physical therapist who is licensed/regulated in the state of California/ eligible to be licensed in California.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or Training

Six years of full-time higher education experience and be able to serve at the level of an Associate or Full Professor.
Eight years of full-time experience in physical therapy education preferred.
Applicant must have a record of quality teaching (design and delivery), demonstrated participation in scholarly activities (research), a commitment to institutional and external service, and a regional reputation as an authority in her/his field.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with DPTE faculty to ensure goals of the program match the strategic vision of the University.

Key Responsibilities

Lead curriculum development for the DPT program.
Mentor faculty in continued development of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Provide faculty with clear expectations and constructive feedback in these areas of endeavor.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure due process in addressing student concerns. Budget development and management.

Key Responsibilities

Provide excellent teaching in areas of expertise. Maintain scholarship and research program commensurate with accreditation and University standards.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain professional relationships with local community and broader field of physical therapy.
Work to finalize and run volunteer clinic.
Serve the University and College on committees as appointed by the Dean of CHS . Perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Details Continued

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri; 8 AM – 5 PM. Nights and weekends as needed.

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.

Benefits

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!

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

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum

Minimum $25,000.00 Annually

Maximum

Maximum $25,000.00 Annually

Physical Demands

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 successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these 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 20 pounds.

Describe Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number A01053

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.

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