--- title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Anatomy description: Western University of Health Sciences is hiring for the Assistant/Associate Professor, Anatomy role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/assistant-associate-professor-anatomy-at-western-university-of-health-sciences-01a16eb5-d9c5-7d4f-a1d7-67eea341d6b1 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Western University of Health Sciences as Assistant/Associate Professor, Anatomy in Pomona, CA. Pays $93K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2hvp1o.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 | | **Salary** | $93K/yr | | **Type** | Full 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 | Assistant / Associate Professor of Anatomy | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Position Control Number | 999012 | | Type of Position | Faculty | | Position Status | Full-time | | Campus | Western University Campus-Pomona, CA | | Position Location | California | | Department | 1450-Anatomy | | Job Summary | Under the general direction of the Chair, Department of Medical Anatomical Sciences, the successful candidate will have specific education and research focus in anatomical sciences, including gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, embryology, histology, and/or cellular biology. The candidate is expected to join a team of researchers in the bone biology field, utilizing transgenic and other pre-clinical animal models, with specific expectation to seek and acquire extramural funding. | | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the assigned classification, with or without reasonable accommodation(s), using some other combination of skills and abilities. **Knowledge:** Research expertise in the field of translational bone biology, especially relevant to transgenic and other pre-clinical animal models and related strategies. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with a strong publication record as well as record of successful NIH and related funding acquisition. Expertise in Human Anatomical Sciences, including gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, embryology, histology, and/or molecular biology. **Skills:** Experimental research design and analysis and benchtop laboratory techniques relevant to the field of translational bone biology. Experience in human anatomy dissection and lab instruction. **Abilities:** 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. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. | | Required Qualifications | **Education:** PhD degree in anatomical sciences, or equivalent basic medical sciences, from an accredited institution of higher learning. **Experience:** 2 years of post-doctoral experience, involving high-quality research and publications. Experience in teaching medical anatomical sciences at an accredited institution of higher learning. Specific experience in bone-related benchtop research. | | Preferred Qualifications | **Education:** MD, DO, MBBS, DDS, DPT, or other professional clinical degrees. **Experience:** At least one year of teaching experience in medical anatomical sciences at professional healthcare programs (MD, DO, MBBS, DDS, DPT, DPM, etc.). Independent cadaver dissection and preparation of anatomy instructional material. Publication track record in high-impact research journals. Track record of successful NIH funding applications is highly preferrable. Preference will be given to those individuals interested in including students in active research projects. | Essential Job Duties | Key Responsibilities | Establish and maintain an active research program through extramural funding sources. | | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional students in research projects in the applicant’s area of expertise. | | -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | Participate in teaching anatomical sciences, both didactic and practical, as assigned by the department chair. Initial effort distribution will favor research and scholarly activities, while teaching load is expected to increase gradually as the candidate establishes a stable research program. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | Serve on committees and provide administrative support at the behest of the Dean and request of the Department Chair. The faculty member has the right and obligation to participate in scheduled meetings of the General Faculty. Election to the Faculty Senate and election or appointment to committees should be considered a privilege and faculty members are expected to share in these responsibilities. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Posting Details Continued | Work Schedule | Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. Occasional 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 | $93,000.00 Annually | | ------- | -------------------- | | Maximum | $115,000.00 Annually | ## Skills - Neuroanatomy - Teaching - Collaboration - Research Design - Human Resources - Physical Therapist License - Attention to Detail - Animal Models - Dissection - Detail Oriented - Human Anatomy ## Benefits - Paid Time Off (Pto) ## Related - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Higher Education jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Assistant / Associate Professor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/higher-education/assistant-associate-professor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260752 jobs - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70471 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)