Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences

Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences

As you step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure provides a transformative story. We are more than the practice of medicine—we are defined by character and culture, and built on humanism at the heart of every interaction.

Job Summary

The position plays a critical role in the training of veterinary students by providing expertise in clinical specialties, contributing to clinical science lectures and laboratories, problem‑based learning facilitation, and curriculum development. It also involves scholarly activities, advancing clinical sciences, supporting student training across all levels of the DVM program, and participating in college and university committees and governance. Maintaining a California veterinary license and relevant specialty certifications is expected when applicable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to orally communicate with administration, faculty, staff, students, and external contacts.
• Ability to handle detail‑oriented assignments while maintaining confidentiality.
• Organizational skills for prioritizing workload and delegating responsibility.
• Knowledge of educational needs for contemporary veterinary practice.
• Knowledge and skills in applicable clinical discipline.
• Commitment to an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Advanced degree (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, PhD, or equivalent) in the discipline of expertise.

Licensure (if applicable)

• Actively licensed in California preferred; current veterinary specialty board certification preferred.

Experience

• All qualified candidates will be considered; the college seeks a match between qualifications and the ability to contribute to the mission.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Key Responsibilities

• Training of veterinary students in Foundational and Clinical Sciences:
  • Participate in curricular activities for Year 1 and 2 students, including content expertise, facilitation of Problem‑Based Learning, foundational science lectures & laboratories, clinical science lectures & laboratories, skill development, veterinary issues discussions & presentations, and other ancillary activities.
  • Provide leadership and instruction for Year 3 and 4 courses and activities, including Core and Selective Rotation supervision.
• Pursuit of scholarly endeavors and professional self‑development:
  • Develop a self‑sustaining research program.
  • Participate in the development of post‑DVM training programs.
  • Mentor veterinary students in research.
  • Engage in local, national, and/or international continuing education programs.
• Participation in college and university committees:
  • Represent the college to external persons and agencies, including funding agencies.
• Maintain California veterinary license (and any specialty board certification) and associated continuing education to keep the license current, if applicable.

Posting Details

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (hours may vary).

Benefits

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success, creating a nurturing and supportive environment. Our culture encourages authenticity, collaboration, respect, equity, and fun at all levels.

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum: $70,000.00 Annually
Maximum: $90,000.00 Annually

Physical Demands

Lifting and manual handling are essential functions. The employee is frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, sit, move room‑to‑room or building‑to‑building while on campus, and may travel off campus for curricular delivery. Restoration of the employee may be required to lift up to 10 pounds in normal office settings. The employee must be able to work with live animals as part of curricular delivery, demonstrating appropriate behaviors and physical capacity.

Work Environment

The faculty member works in office, classroom, laboratory, farm, clinical practice, research, and other settings. Occasionally exposure to outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise levels occurs. Some travel is required; virtual delivery of curriculum may be considered.

Conditions of Employment - Background Check

Successful employment requires completion of a background check, including criminal records. Offers may be rescinded if disqualifying information emerges or if the candidate withheld or misrepresented information.

Pay Transparency Act

Western University of Health Sciences provides a reason‑able estimate of compensation: the range considers experience, skills, knowledge, licensure, certifications, and other factors. The Expected Pay Scale reflects the budgeted salary range that the university anticipates.

Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)

Western University provides 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, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3

Posting Information

• Posting Number: F00843
• Posting Date: 10 Nov 2025
• Close Date: 10 Nov 2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes