Assistant Professor
Posting Number: F00920
Campus: Western University Campus-Pomona, CA
Department: 1606-College of Health Sciences-Master Physician Assistant
Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $120,000.00 Annually
Maximum $120,000.00 Annually
Job Summary
This is a College of Health Sciences – Master Physician Assistant is a Faculty-level position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with an administrative appointment. Together, the faculty role of Assistant Professor (PCN F03517) and the administrative appointment (PCN 999175) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE).
The salary range listed in this posting does not represent the total compensation for the combined administrative and faculty responsibilities. Please refer to the corresponding job posting for details on the additional assignment.
Under the general direction of the Department Chair, The Assistant Professor of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Education is responsible for providing education and supervision to Physician Assistant Students. To develop, implement, evaluate, and assess PA curriculum.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess these 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 Physician Assistants.
- Knowledge of the skills and tasks that are performable by a primary care Physician Assistant.
- Effective skills in oral and written communication.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program; and possessing a master's degree.
Experience:
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant; or One year of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant with a Master's degree.
Licensure:
- California Physician Assistant License; NCCPA Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to individuals possessing a doctorate degree and to individuals with teaching experience.
Posting Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 08/19/2027
Essential Job Duties
- Preparation and delivery of a course with a prescribed curriculum that includes assignments, preparation, delivery, and grading of examinations and other activities needed for a course.
- Hold office hours and counsels' students for academic issues and refers as appropriate for academic/personal issues.
- Develop and maintain student grades and determining final course grade.
- Maintains appropriate student records.
- Assist in curriculum and program assessment, evaluation, revisions and development.
- Assist in pa program evaluation, assessment, and accreditation
- Assist in clinical skills training sessions.
- Perform research/scholarly activities.
- Assist in service related to the program, college, university and outside of the university activities.
- Participate in professional development activities.
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/37272
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