Director of Interprofessional Education Program

Director of Interprofessional Education Program Western University of Health Sciences - 4.2 Pomona, CA Job Details Part-time $145,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Program design Faculty collaboration Experiential learning Working with students Educational program planning Academic medical center healthcare experience Productivity software Community relationship building Course design Academic medical center experience Teaching University experience Full Job Description Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Provost of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, the Director of Interprofessional Education Program develops and coordinates implementation of Interprofessional Education programming for the University. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Knowledgeable of the IPE literature. Able to design didactic, experiential and clinical education programming. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to address a diverse population. Ability to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, and students. Ability to write technical and non-technical reports in clear language that can be understood by all. Strong academic skills. Excellent computer skills in order to set up document formats in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any other software program required by this position. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications Education:

Terminal degree in a graduate level health professional.

Experience:

7 years experience in a related field. In addition, previous experience in an academic health center setting working in a clinician team.

Preferred Qualifications Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Program Development:

Assist the AVP of CETL in the development and implementation of comprehensive IPE experience. Work with college Deans and designated college IPE Liaisons and/or team regarding development and implementation of IPE programming. Coordinate and meet with IPE working groups as needed. Promote faculty participation in the development of IPE activities. Assist with the development of elective IPE experiences. Serve as Co-chair of university-level IPE committees. Establish agreements with Deans and College-level leadership on programming and implementation decisions. Participate in other committees as needed.

Key Responsibilities Program Delivery:

Serve as the primary course director for IPE-based courses and experiences. Plan, design, and coordinate faculty training for IPE activities. Represent the IPE program for WesternU at community outreach and service events.

Key Responsibilities IPE Operations:

Assist with personnel recruitment, development and implementation for positions necessary within the IPE program. Consults and plan budget for the IPE department in consultation with CETL Operations Manager and AVP of CETL. Write and edit various reports related to the IPE program. Any other duties necessary to establish, maintain and promote the IPE experience at WesternU.

Key Responsibilities Analysis and Research:

Collaborate with Senior Research Analyst and AVP of CETL regarding planning and implementation of IPE evaluation activities. Conduct research on interprofessional health education. Submit and present papers/articles on IPE activities and results to national conferences/referred journals (as applicable). Assist with grant research and writing for IPE proposals. Key Responsibilities Complete any other related activities as assigned by the AVP of CETL. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Regular Hours are Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM - Schedule will be determined by the AVP of CETL. Please Note this position is 0.80 FTE position. Working at WesternU 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 $145,000.00 Annually Maximum $145,000.00 Annually Physical Demands 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 the 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 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. 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 A01021 Posting Date 06/10/2026 Close Date 06/10/2027 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. 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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. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Required License/Certification Optional Documents Letter of Recommendation #1 Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3 Portfolio Teaching Philosophy Additional Applicant Document