Western University of Health Sciences
Associate Professor
Western University of Health Sciences, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
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
Associate ProfessorPosition Control Number
999714Type of Position
FacultyPosition Status
Full-timeCampus
Western University Campus-Pomona, CAPosition Location
CaliforniaDepartment
1606-College of Health Sciences-Master Physician AssistantJob Summary
Provide instruction, advisement, evaluation of student performance, and supervision to Physician Assistant (PA) students that culminate in the fulfillment of programmatic competencies. To design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the PA curriculum and program. To support and propagate the mission of the College of Health Sciences and the institution.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess the knowledge, 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.Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to the practice of a Physician Assistant.Knowledge of the skills and tasks that are performed by a primary care Physician Assistant.Effective skills in oral and written communication.Committed to working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.Required Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) full-time higher education teaching years and a minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.PREFERENCE: Will be given to individuals possessing a Doctorate degree and to those possessing five (5) years of prior full-time higher education experience.Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and coordinate instructional methodologies for achieving course learning outcomes.Responsible for content creation and delivery of prescribed curriculum, and course management.Develop and implement methods of student evaluation and remediation.Evaluate student performance and ensure the availability of remedial instruction. Maintain appropriate student records.Advise and mentor students to address academic issues and refer as appropriate for academic/personal issues.Assist and actively engage in curriculum and PA program development, implementation, evaluation.Review and revise program mission, goals, and competencies as necessary.Assist PA program in maintaining compliance with accreditation standards.Facilitate program workshops, OSCEs, and skills training sessions for the didactic and clinical phases of the curriculum.Perform services related to the program, college, university, community, and profession. Participate in applicant interviews and select applicants for admission to the program.Perform research and/or scholarly activities.Participate routinely in professional development activities. Provide peer mentorship to new faculty.Clinical Practice: opportunities exist for release time to perform clinical work in PA’s area of expertise.Participate in departmental recruitment and hiring activities.Perform other duties as assigned.Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8am-5pmExpected Pay Scale
Minimum: $117,430.17Maximum: $117,430.17Physical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? YesThe 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, and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to (xx) pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus, and adequate vision to allow for the safe operation of a motor vehicle.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
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.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.Required Documents
Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeLetter of Recommendation #1Letter of Recommendation #2Letter of Recommendation #3Required License/CertificationOptional Documents
Teaching PhilosophyAdditional Applicant DocumentSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Associate ProfessorPosition Control Number
999714Type of Position
FacultyPosition Status
Full-timeCampus
Western University Campus-Pomona, CAPosition Location
CaliforniaDepartment
1606-College of Health Sciences-Master Physician AssistantJob Summary
Provide instruction, advisement, evaluation of student performance, and supervision to Physician Assistant (PA) students that culminate in the fulfillment of programmatic competencies. To design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the PA curriculum and program. To support and propagate the mission of the College of Health Sciences and the institution.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess the knowledge, 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.Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to the practice of a Physician Assistant.Knowledge of the skills and tasks that are performed by a primary care Physician Assistant.Effective skills in oral and written communication.Committed to working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.Required Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) full-time higher education teaching years and a minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.PREFERENCE: Will be given to individuals possessing a Doctorate degree and to those possessing five (5) years of prior full-time higher education experience.Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and coordinate instructional methodologies for achieving course learning outcomes.Responsible for content creation and delivery of prescribed curriculum, and course management.Develop and implement methods of student evaluation and remediation.Evaluate student performance and ensure the availability of remedial instruction. Maintain appropriate student records.Advise and mentor students to address academic issues and refer as appropriate for academic/personal issues.Assist and actively engage in curriculum and PA program development, implementation, evaluation.Review and revise program mission, goals, and competencies as necessary.Assist PA program in maintaining compliance with accreditation standards.Facilitate program workshops, OSCEs, and skills training sessions for the didactic and clinical phases of the curriculum.Perform services related to the program, college, university, community, and profession. Participate in applicant interviews and select applicants for admission to the program.Perform research and/or scholarly activities.Participate routinely in professional development activities. Provide peer mentorship to new faculty.Clinical Practice: opportunities exist for release time to perform clinical work in PA’s area of expertise.Participate in departmental recruitment and hiring activities.Perform other duties as assigned.Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8am-5pmExpected Pay Scale
Minimum: $117,430.17Maximum: $117,430.17Physical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? YesThe 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, and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to (xx) pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus, and adequate vision to allow for the safe operation of a motor vehicle.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
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.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.Required Documents
Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeLetter of Recommendation #1Letter of Recommendation #2Letter of Recommendation #3Required License/CertificationOptional Documents
Teaching PhilosophyAdditional Applicant DocumentSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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