--- title: Assistant/Associate Professor description: Western University of Health Sciences is hiring for the Assistant/Associate Professor role in Lebanon, OR. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/assistant-associate-professor-at-western-university-of-health-sciences-01a16eb5-d568-705c-9ff1-8cec52672add date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Western University of Health Sciences as Assistant/Associate Professor in Lebanon, OR. Pays $248K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/v9ljlg.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Western University of Health Sciences | | **Location** | Lebanon, OR | | **Salary** | $248K/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 $178,000 – $335,000 a year (median $256,000). ## 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 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Position Control Number | F03446 | | Type of Position | Faculty | | Position Status | Full-time | | Campus | Western University Campus-Lebanon, OR | | Position Location | Oregon | | Department | 1480-HCOM Site Dean | | Job Summary | **This is a Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM)** **Faculty-level position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with an administrative appointment. Together, the faculty role of Assistant/Associate Professor** **(PCN F03446) and the administrative role (PCN A04137) 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 Administrative jobs section for details on the additional assignment.** The Mission of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) is to prepare students to become technically competent, culturally sensitive, professional and compassionate physicians who are lifelong learners and will serve society by providing comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare with the distinctive osteopathic philosophy. The role of the faculty is to train students according to the mission of COMP. This is accomplished through excellence in curriculum, translational research, service and osteopathic clinical practice. The faculty is expected to mentor and be a role model for students. | | 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. **Skills:** Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills. **Abilities:** Able and willing to teach the full scope of medicine as defined by current College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific policies and practices in any medical or surgical specialty. Able to demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. | | Required Qualifications | **Education:** DO or MD degree. Residency trained and Board Certified in a medical or surgical specialty. **Experience:** Experience in any medical or surgical specialty. **Licensure and Certifications:** Unrestricted Oregon State license (or eligible to obtain OR state licensure). Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency certificate. | | Preferred Qualifications | **Experience:** Preference may be given to individuals who possess prior medical student teaching experience, bilingual capabilities, formal training or coursework in medical education, and/or clinical research experience. | Essential Job Duties | Key Responsibilities | The distribution of this workload will be determined by the Dean and/or supervisor in discussion with the successful candidate. The distribution of this workload may also change at any time to meet the needs of the College as determined by the Dean and/or supervisor. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | **Teaching:** Teach clinical skills, values and attitudes identified by WesternU/HCOM as necessary and appropriate to be competent and compassionate physicians. Teaching responsibilities may include but are not limited to classroom teaching and precepting WesternU students of all programs on clinical rotations as well as assignments deemed appropriate by the Site Dean of HCOM and the Dean of COMP. Perform administrative duties associated with the responsibilities of the position. Full participation as lead, co-lead, or faculty in the curriculum and other clinically oriented courses, activities, or programs. Serve as lead, co-lead or faculty in other courses or curricular blocks as assigned. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | **Scholarship:** Presentation/Publications/Professional Development. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | **Research Activities:** Help develop and participate in research projects entered into by WesternU as agreed upon by HCOM. Participate in development and implementation of grants in candidate’s discipline or other state, federal or private grants awarded to WesternU/COMP. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | **Service: Institutional/Community:** Attend monthly COMP Department meetings and other meetings, workshops, study sessions, etc. as assigned. Attend faculty development seminars and academic boot camp. Proactively seek out and participate in other professional development and CME opportunities. Serve on faculty committees as elected or assigned. Serve as a faculty advisor to students in years 1 – 4 as assigned or requested by the student. Participate in the admissions interview process. Participate in WesternU’s Interprofessional Education Curriculum. Participate in community outreach programs, including but not limited to, health screenings and health fairs. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | **Other:** Engage in special projects as assigned by supervisor. | | -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | Posting Details Continued | Work Schedule | 40 hours per week. | | ------------- | ------------------ | 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 | $248,000.00 Annually | | ------- | -------------------- | | Maximum | $263,000.00 Annually | ## Skills - Bilingual - Translational Research - Teaching - Patient-Centered Care - Interpersonal Skills - Process Change Notification (Pcn) - Collaboration - Human Resources - Clinical Research ## Benefits - Professional Development - 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) ## Explore this job market - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70471 jobs - [Oregon](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27803 jobs - [Lebanon, OR](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon/lebanon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 100 jobs ## Related pages - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70471 jobs - [Oregon](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27803 jobs - [Lebanon, OR](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/oregon/lebanon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 100 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)