Western University of Health Sciences
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Western University of Health Sciences, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Biomedical Sciences
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:
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Biomedical SciencesPosition Control Number:
999202Type of Position:
FacultyPosition Status:
Full-timeCampus:
Western University Campus-Pomona, CAPosition Location:
CaliforniaDepartment:
1404-Basic Medical SciencesJob Summary:
Establish and maintain an active research program in the area of expertise. Responsible for teaching medical biochemistry and genetics curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction and those aspects of student life which relate to the educational process. Promote, by precept and example, a general atmosphere within the University of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry. The faculty member has the right and obligation to participate in scheduled meetings of the General Faculty. Election to the Faculty Council and election or appointment to committees should be considered a privilege and faculty members are encouraged to share in these responsibilities. Contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the University.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Teaching expertise required in the following area: Biochemistry.Teaching expertise preferred in the following area: Genetics.Ability to communicate effectively to either groups or individually.Ability to effectively interact with people of all backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty and staff.Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.Ability to handle a multitude of responsibilities in the College environment.Required Qualifications:EDUCATION: PhD in life sciences or equivalent from an accredited institution of higher learning.EXPERIENCE: 5 years post-doctoral experience teaching medical biochemistry at an accredited institution of higher learning.Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to those individuals possessing experience in teaching medical genetics.Key Responsibilities:Research Activities:
Research in the area of expertise, secure extramural funding and train/mentor students/postdocs.Teaching:
Teach medical biochemistry/genetics including assigned lectures and further develop curriculum. Participate in curricular activities including workshops, case wrap-ups, and interprofessional education if requested. Submit 10-15 questions per year to NBOME and attend faculty development workshops.Service:
Provide service as directed by the Dean and/or Chair including interviewing DO students and attending seminars. Faculty are expected to actively engage with, support and advise their assigned students in a variety of ways throughout their medical school career including regular meetings, participation in orientation week and advising activities.Publish 1-2 peer-reviewed manuscripts per year and attend national/international meetings.Work Schedule:
Normal business hours with occasional nights and weekends.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.Expected Pay Scale:Minimum:
$90,000.00Maximum:
$140,000.00Physical 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 successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the administrative 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.While performing the lab duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to grasp laboratory objects, equipment and animals (if applicable). The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to monitor the various computer screens and instruments used during the physiological processes.Posting Information:Posting Number:
F00725Posting Date:
10/02/2024Close Date:
Open Until FilledConditions of Employment:
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. 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.Required Documents:Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeLetter of Recommendation #1Letter of Recommendation #2Letter of Recommendation #3Additional Applicant DocumentSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization. (Open Ended Question)
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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:
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Biomedical SciencesPosition Control Number:
999202Type of Position:
FacultyPosition Status:
Full-timeCampus:
Western University Campus-Pomona, CAPosition Location:
CaliforniaDepartment:
1404-Basic Medical SciencesJob Summary:
Establish and maintain an active research program in the area of expertise. Responsible for teaching medical biochemistry and genetics curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction and those aspects of student life which relate to the educational process. Promote, by precept and example, a general atmosphere within the University of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry. The faculty member has the right and obligation to participate in scheduled meetings of the General Faculty. Election to the Faculty Council and election or appointment to committees should be considered a privilege and faculty members are encouraged to share in these responsibilities. Contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the University.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Teaching expertise required in the following area: Biochemistry.Teaching expertise preferred in the following area: Genetics.Ability to communicate effectively to either groups or individually.Ability to effectively interact with people of all backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty and staff.Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.Ability to handle a multitude of responsibilities in the College environment.Required Qualifications:EDUCATION: PhD in life sciences or equivalent from an accredited institution of higher learning.EXPERIENCE: 5 years post-doctoral experience teaching medical biochemistry at an accredited institution of higher learning.Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to those individuals possessing experience in teaching medical genetics.Key Responsibilities:Research Activities:
Research in the area of expertise, secure extramural funding and train/mentor students/postdocs.Teaching:
Teach medical biochemistry/genetics including assigned lectures and further develop curriculum. Participate in curricular activities including workshops, case wrap-ups, and interprofessional education if requested. Submit 10-15 questions per year to NBOME and attend faculty development workshops.Service:
Provide service as directed by the Dean and/or Chair including interviewing DO students and attending seminars. Faculty are expected to actively engage with, support and advise their assigned students in a variety of ways throughout their medical school career including regular meetings, participation in orientation week and advising activities.Publish 1-2 peer-reviewed manuscripts per year and attend national/international meetings.Work Schedule:
Normal business hours with occasional nights and weekends.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.Expected Pay Scale:Minimum:
$90,000.00Maximum:
$140,000.00Physical 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 successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the administrative 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.While performing the lab duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to grasp laboratory objects, equipment and animals (if applicable). The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to monitor the various computer screens and instruments used during the physiological processes.Posting Information:Posting Number:
F00725Posting Date:
10/02/2024Close Date:
Open Until FilledConditions of Employment:
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. 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.Required Documents:Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeLetter of Recommendation #1Letter of Recommendation #2Letter of Recommendation #3Additional Applicant DocumentSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization. (Open Ended Question)
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