--- title: Adjunct Assistant Professor/Adjunct Associate Professor description: Adjunct Assistant Professor/Adjunct Associate Professor at Western University of Health Sciences. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/adjunct-assistant-professor-adjunct-associate-professor-at-western-university-of-health-sciences-01a1623d-3630-705a-a75c-78a7572ac32f date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Western University of Health Sciences as Adjunct Assistant Professor/Adjunct Associate Professor in Pomona, CA. Pays $40 per hour. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/rydfj9.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Western University of Health Sciences | | **Location** | Pomona, CA (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $40/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Western University of Health Sciences sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 8 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Western University of Health Sciences. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $93,000 – $141,000 a year (median $116,000). ## Description About WesternU 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. Posting Details | Position Title | Adjunct Assistant Professor/Adjunct Associate Professor | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Position Control Number | F03468 | | Type of Position | Faculty | | Position Status | Part-time | | Campus | Western University Campus-Pomona, CA | | Position Location | California | | Department | 16021 - Master of Healthcare Administration | | Job Summary | Under the general direction of the Department Chair, the Adjunct Faculty member provides high-quality instruction and academic mentorship to students in the Master of Healthcare Administration program. This role supports the program’s mission by integrating theory, applied practice, and leadership development to prepare students for effective management roles across healthcare settings. | | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | **Knowledge of:** Healthcare delivery systems, organizational structures, and governance models. Healthcare finance, policy, quality improvement, and regulatory environments. Leadership theories, management frameworks, and change management strategies. Accreditation standards and competency-based education in health professions. **Skill:** Graduate-level teaching and instructional design using adult learning principles. Facilitating discussion-based and applied learning principles. Assessing student learning and providing constructive, outcomes-focused feedback. Using learning management systems and educational technology tools. **Ability to:** Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. Apply real-world healthcare management experience to enhance student learning. Communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse, mid-career and early-career learners. Foster an inclusive, respectful, and engaging learning environment. Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and program leadership. Adapt teaching strategies to multiple instructional modalities and learner needs. | | Required Qualifications | **Education:** Master’s degree in healthcare administration, health management, public health, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. **Experience or Training:** A minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in healthcare administration, management, leadership, or operations. Demonstrate experience applying healthcare management principles in organizational or system-level content. **Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications:** Travel may be required for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and/or events in support of the overall objective of the position. Ability to teach online, hybrid, or in-person (special requests) formats as assigned. | | Preferred Qualifications | Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, DHA, EdD) in healthcare administration, public health, leadership, or related discipline. Five (5) or more years of leadership experience in healthcare organizations. Prior graduate-level teaching or faculty development experience(s). | Essential Job Duties | Key Responsibilities | Deliver graduate-level instruction through lectures, discussions, case studies, applied learning activities, and other methodologies deemed appropriate | | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | Prepare and update course materials, syllabi, and learning resources in alignment with program outcomes and accreditation requirements. | | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | Develop grading rubrics and assess student learning through assignments, projects, exams, presentations, and other mean | | -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | Hold weekly office hours and engage in student support activities, including mentoring, advising related to coursework, and responsiveness to student inquiries. | | -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | Participate in faculty meetings, orientation sessions, and program-level coordination as requested | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Posting Details Continued | Work Schedule | 8 AM – 5 PM. Weekends on an as needed basis. | | ------------- | -------------------------------------------- | 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! 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