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This is a College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) Administration-level position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with a faculty appointment. Together, the administrative role of Chair of Biomedical Sciences (PCN A04051) and the faculty role (PCN F03333) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE).
The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined Administrative and Faculty responsibilities. Please refer to the corresponding job posting under our Faculty jobs section for details on the additional assignment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the operations of the Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP). Provide leadership for faculty excellence and innovation, faculty evaluations, and academic policies, with particular emphasis on the OMS I and OMS II academic years. Plan and implement related faculty development. Oversee and facilitate the development of research in Biomedical Sciences in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Research. Coordinate with the Dean of COMP, as needed, regarding daily College activities and long-term planning.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge:
- Broad, current familiarity with the issues, trends, terminology, regulatory policies, and changing environment operative within the higher education and research communities.
- Extensive familiarity with processes and trends associated with higher education accreditation and with continuous quality improvement strategies in research planning.
Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with educational and clinical professionals, in written and oral settings.
- Demonstrated abilities to facilitate meetings, manage projects, meet deadlines, negotiate complex agreements and understandings, and in other ways guide the workflow of peers.
- Ability to successfully interact with faculty and with other departments and functional units as an insightful listener, negotiator, and problem-solver.
- Ability to prepare and present professional reports, proposals, and research findings to various stakeholder groups, in both written and oral form.
- Ability to establish priorities and implement strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- PhD, MD, DO, or closely related credentials from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years, classroom experience, and leadership responsibilities in higher education or related areas.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD preferred.
- Preference will be given to those individuals possessing experience in teaching in a medical institution who have a current RO1 or equivalent grant as well as a history of such extramural funding.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Key Responsibilities
Administration:
Personnel:
- Supervise and evaluate departmental faculty and staff.
- Manage the career development of faculty and staff based on a formal personnel system.
- Allocate time and resources to support the departmental faculty in research and scholarly activity.
- Mentor faculty in scholarly activities including research and publication and help faculty set long-range research plans.
- Represent departmental needs at the college and university levels.
- Refer disciplinary issues that are beyond the purview of the Chair to the appropriate faculty committee and/or administrative area.
- Responsible for the resolution of departmental faculty/student disputes.
- Recruit faculty as needed, considering existing teaching and research strengths and needs within the department.
- Work with the Associate Dean of Research, COMP, or the Dean of COMP to appoint BMS faculty members to serve on COMP/WesternU committees.
Budget/Space:
- Develop the yearly departmental budget in consultation with the Dean of COMP.
- Responsible for the fiscal management of the departmental budget.
- In consultation with the Associate Dean of Research, monitor seed monies and the allocation of laboratory facilities.
Curriculum:
- In consultation with the corresponding Departmental Discipline Leads manage curricular issues for the disciplines of Biochemistry, Microbiology/Immunology, Pharmacology and Physiology.
- Responsible for proper management/supervision, maintenance and security of any teaching laboratories or facilities that are designated as being under their auspices.
- Oversee teaching scheduling in their area, departmental curriculum, faculty teaching assignments, grading, and evaluations.
- Enforce a comprehensive faculty, staff, and administration development/evaluation process. Monitor the timely submission of projects/assignments and that their quality is produced in an appropriate professional manner.
Research/Scholarly Activity:
- Maintain an active research program supported by extramural funding.
- Seek out and submit competitive applications to external granting agencies to support research.
- Regularly publish results of research, while including COMP students when possible and appropriate.
- Attend and present at appropriate conferences and seminars, including COMP students when possible.
Teaching:
- Participate in health professions education in either Biochemistry, Microbiology/Immunology, Pharmacology or Physiology to first- and second-year medical students.
Service:
- Represent the department on appropriate committees.
WORK SCHEDULE
- 40 hours per week, usual business hours Mon-Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
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 $169,000.00 Annually
- Maximum $202,471.00 Annually
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 talk and listen. The employee is regularly required to use hands and reach with hands and arms to operate a PC in the performance of job duties. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in order to view the computer screen and keyboard.
DESCRIBE WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made 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 A01016
Posting Date 05/15/2026
Close Date 05/15/2027
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
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation #1
- Letter of Recommendation #2
- Letter of Recommendation #3
- Additional Applicant Document
- Required License/Certification
INTRODUCTION
This is a College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) Administration-level position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with a faculty appointment. Together, the administrative role of Chair of Biomedical Sciences (PCN A04051) and the faculty role (PCN F03333) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE).
The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined Administrative and Faculty responsibilities. Please refer to the corresponding job posting under our Faculty jobs section for details on the additional assignment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the operations of the Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP). Provide leadership for faculty excellence and innovation, faculty evaluations, and academic policies, with particular emphasis on the OMS I and OMS II academic years. Plan and implement related faculty development. Oversee and facilitate the development of research in Biomedical Sciences in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Research. Coordinate with the Dean of COMP, as needed, regarding daily College activities and long-term planning.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge:
- Broad, current familiarity with the issues, trends, terminology, regulatory policies, and changing environment operative within the higher education and research communities.
- Extensive familiarity with processes and trends associated with higher education accreditation and with continuous quality improvement strategies in research planning.
Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with educational and clinical professionals, in written and oral settings.
- Demonstrated abilities to facilitate meetings, manage projects, meet deadlines, negotiate complex agreements and understandings, and in other ways guide the workflow of peers.
- Ability to successfully interact with faculty and with other departments and functional units as an insightful listener, negotiator, and problem-solver.
- Ability to prepare and present professional reports, proposals, and research findings to various stakeholder groups, in both written and oral form.
- Ability to establish priorities and implement strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- PhD, MD, DO, or closely related credentials from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years, classroom experience, and leadership responsibilities in higher education or related areas.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD preferred.
- Preference will be given to those individuals possessing experience in teaching in a medical institution who have a current RO1 or equivalent grant as well as a history of such extramural funding.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Key Responsibilities
Administration:
Personnel:
- Supervise and evaluate departmental faculty and staff.
- Manage the career development of faculty and staff based on a formal personnel system.
- Allocate time and resources to support the departmental faculty in research and scholarly activity.
- Mentor faculty in scholarly activities including research and publication and help faculty set long-range research plans.
- Represent departmental needs at the college and university levels.
- Refer disciplinary issues that are beyond the purview of the Chair to the appropriate faculty committee and/or administrative area.
- Responsible for the resolution of departmental faculty/student disputes.
- Recruit faculty as needed, considering existing teaching and research strengths and needs within the department.
- Work with the Associate Dean of Research, COMP, or the Dean of COMP to appoint BMS faculty members to serve on COMP/WesternU committees.
Budget/Space:
- Develop the yearly departmental budget in consultation with the Dean of COMP.
- Responsible for the fiscal management of the departmental budget.
- In consultation with the Associate Dean of Research, monitor seed monies and the allocation of laboratory facilities.
Curriculum:
- In consultation with the corresponding Departmental Discipline Leads manage curricular issues for the disciplines of Biochemistry, Microbiology/Immunology, Pharmacology and Physiology.
- Responsible for proper management/supervision, maintenance and security of any teaching laboratories or facilities that are designated as being under their auspices.
- Oversee teaching scheduling in their area, departmental curriculum, faculty teaching assignments, grading, and evaluations.
- Enforce a comprehensive faculty, staff, and administration development/evaluation process. Monitor the timely submission of projects/assignments and that their quality is produced in an appropriate professional manner.
Research/Scholarly Activity:
- Maintain an active research program supported by extramural funding.
- Seek out and submit competitive applications to external granting agencies to support research.
- Regularly publish results of research, while including COMP students when possible and appropriate.
- Attend and present at appropriate conferences and seminars, including COMP students when possible.
Teaching:
- Participate in health professions education in either Biochemistry, Microbiology/Immunology, Pharmacology or Physiology to first- and second-year medical students.
Service:
- Represent the department on appropriate committees.
WORK SCHEDULE
- 40 hours per week, usual business hours Mon-Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
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 $169,000.00 Annually
- Maximum $202,471.00 Annually
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 talk and listen. The employee is regularly required to use hands and reach with hands and arms to operate a PC in the performance of job duties. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in order to view the computer screen and keyboard.
DESCRIBE WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made 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 A01016
Posting Date 05/15/2026
Close Date 05/15/2027
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
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation #1
- Letter of Recommendation #2
- Letter of Recommendation #3
- Additional Applicant Document
- Required License/Certification
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Target academic and research-facing roles
Western University of Health Sciences' sponsorship activity is concentrated in faculty, research, and clinical education positions. Focus your search on roles tied to instructional or research functions rather than general administrative positions to improve your chances of finding sponsored opportunities.
Understand which visa types the university supports
Western University of Health Sciences sponsors EB-2, EB-3, TN, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT. If you're on OPT or CPT, this makes the university a practical near-term employer while you explore longer-term permanent residency pathways like EB-2 or EB-3.
Consider the Green Card pathway as a long-term play
Western University of Health Sciences has demonstrated willingness to support permanent residency through EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship. If you're targeting a long-term academic career in health sciences, this institution may support your immigration goals well beyond initial employment.
Use CPT or OPT to get your foot in the door
As an F-1 student in a health sciences field, Western University's support for F-1 OPT and CPT makes it worth approaching for internship or practical training roles. Early exposure can position you well for sponsored full-time employment after graduation.
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Western University trains physicians, pharmacists, and other health professionals. Applicants whose background aligns with clinical instruction, curriculum development, or health outcomes research are more likely to be considered for roles that qualify for visa sponsorship.
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Does Western University of Health Sciences sponsor H-1B visas?
Based on available sponsorship data, Western University of Health Sciences has not recently filed H-1B visa petitions. Its sponsorship activity is concentrated in permanent residency categories like EB-2 and EB-3, as well as F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN visas. If H-1B visa sponsorship is a requirement for your situation, it's worth confirming directly with the university's HR team before applying.
What visa types does Western University of Health Sciences sponsor?
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Sponsorship at health professions universities like Western University of Health Sciences is most common in faculty, research, and clinical education roles. Positions in colleges of osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, optometry, and graduate nursing tend to attract candidates with specialized credentials that make employers more willing to pursue Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 categories.
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