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Western University of Health Sciences

Adjunct Associate Professor

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A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$151,532 / year median in California

+7% projected growth

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Adjunct Associate Professor Western University of Health Sciences - 4.2 Pomona, CA Job Details Part-time $125 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Clinic experience Advanced practice provider PA-C Full Job Description Provide education to PA students in a course in which the adjunct faculty exhibits the requisite knowledge and experience to teach such a course.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge:
Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to the practice of Physician Assistants. Knowledge of the skills and tasks that are performable by a primary care Physician Assistant.
Skills:
Effective skills in oral and written communication.
Abilities:
Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications Education:
If PA - Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and possessing a Master's Degree. Other than
PA:
a minimum of a Master's degree in the field in which instruction is to be provided.
Experience:
If a
PA:
Minimum two years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant or 1 year of clinical experience and a Masters degree. If non-
PA:
two years of experience with a Master's degree in a related field. One year of experience with a Doctoral degree in a related field.
Licensure:
For PAs:
California Physician Assistant License; NCCPA Certification. For non-PA - licensure or certification in the related field if applicable. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate degree will be given preference Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Preparation, management, and delivery of a course to include content creation, assignments, creating assessments/re-assessments and grading. Key Responsibilities Other activities needed for a course. Key Responsibilities Determine and maintain student grades and record final grades. Key Responsibilities Hold weekly office hours for students. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Part-time 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 $125.00 Hourly Maximum $125.00 Hourly Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. There are no special vision requirements for this job. 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 made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to the proximity of office machines and office traffic. Posting Information Posting Number F00897 Posting Date 07/15/2026 Close Date 07/15/2027 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. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Letter of Recommendation #1 Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3 Optional Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Additional Applicant Document Required License/Certification