Western University of Health Sciences
Assistant/Associate Professor of Optometry
Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, United States, 91768
Assistant/Associate Professor of Optometry
As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, and 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 – we are one humanist community: 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.
Position Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor of Optometry
Position Control Number:
100576
Type of Position:
Faculty
Position Status:
Full‑time
Campus:
Western University Campus‑Pomona, CA
Position Location:
California
Department:
2001‑College of Optometry
Job Summary:
To teach in didactic courses, pre‑clinical laboratories, and participate in clinical education programs; specific duties to be assigned.
Key Responsibilities Teaching:
Teach in various learning environments including didactic lecture, laboratory, and clinical settings.
Support students in developing the knowledge base, critical thinking, and clinical skills necessary for success in clinical patient practice and licensure examinations.
Scholarly Activity:
Create and disseminate new information by publishing articles, presenting posters, and/or peer‑reviewed scientific presentations relevant to the profession of optometry and optometric education.
Seek outside funding support for a variety of scholarly projects.
Service:
Serve on various committees within the College of Optometry, the University, the profession of optometry, and/or other professional organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned. The University/College reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Clinical/Professional Practice:
Provide patient care, either directly or with student interns, at the WesternU Health Eye Care Institute and at WesternU affiliated sites as assigned by the college.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of special emphasis within optometric scope of practice and its application to clinical optometry.
Skilled in reviewing and understanding scientific literature related to area of special emphasis.
Able to lecture on topics of expertise related to area of special emphasis.
Able to publish scholarly papers on topics of expertise, especially related to area of special emphasis.
Able to provide clinical care to patients and clinical education to students and residents.
Able to interact and communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, administration, and outside constituents, being culturally sensitive and maintaining confidentiality.
Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Optometry degree required with licensure to practice in California or the ability to obtain California licensure within 3 months of employment.
One to three years’ experience in didactic education, and/or clinical practice, and/or completion of an accredited optometric residency program.
Work Schedule
Exempt faculty position – typical hours are 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
Some nights and weekends required.
Benefits 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.
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.
Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes. The employee may need to lift or move up to 10 pounds, use hands to operate a PC and grasp laboratory objects, sit, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, stoop, and smell. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Describe Work Environment Duties are normally performed in a typical clinical setting, laboratory, or environmentally controlled interior healthcare setting. The work environment may involve exposure to potentially dangerous materials, e.g., blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and risk of electric shock. Clinical environments require compliance with safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective safety equipment. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to telephone calls, office/exam equipment, patient/student interactions, and normal traffic.
Posting Information Posting Number: F00848
Posting Date: 11/21/2025
Close Date: 11/21/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Conditions of Employment – Background Check To secure employment, a successful 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 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.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Recommendation #1
Letter of Recommendation #2
Letter of Recommendation #3
Teaching Philosophy
Additional Applicant Document
Optional Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Recommendation #1
Letter of Recommendation #2
Letter of Recommendation #3
Teaching Philosophy
Additional Applicant Document
Supplemental Questions
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization. (Open Ended Question)
309 E. Second St. Pomona, CA 91766-1854 (909) 623-6116
(909) 706-3000
COMP-Northwest: 200 Mullins Dr. Lebanon, OR 97355-3983 (541) 259-0200
CHS-Northwest: 2665 S. Santiam Highway, Lebanon, OR 97355 (541) 259-0440
COMP-Northwest: (541) 968-4840 CHS-Northwest: (541) 954-7900
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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 – we are one humanist community: 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.
Position Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor of Optometry
Position Control Number:
100576
Type of Position:
Faculty
Position Status:
Full‑time
Campus:
Western University Campus‑Pomona, CA
Position Location:
California
Department:
2001‑College of Optometry
Job Summary:
To teach in didactic courses, pre‑clinical laboratories, and participate in clinical education programs; specific duties to be assigned.
Key Responsibilities Teaching:
Teach in various learning environments including didactic lecture, laboratory, and clinical settings.
Support students in developing the knowledge base, critical thinking, and clinical skills necessary for success in clinical patient practice and licensure examinations.
Scholarly Activity:
Create and disseminate new information by publishing articles, presenting posters, and/or peer‑reviewed scientific presentations relevant to the profession of optometry and optometric education.
Seek outside funding support for a variety of scholarly projects.
Service:
Serve on various committees within the College of Optometry, the University, the profession of optometry, and/or other professional organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned. The University/College reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Clinical/Professional Practice:
Provide patient care, either directly or with student interns, at the WesternU Health Eye Care Institute and at WesternU affiliated sites as assigned by the college.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of special emphasis within optometric scope of practice and its application to clinical optometry.
Skilled in reviewing and understanding scientific literature related to area of special emphasis.
Able to lecture on topics of expertise related to area of special emphasis.
Able to publish scholarly papers on topics of expertise, especially related to area of special emphasis.
Able to provide clinical care to patients and clinical education to students and residents.
Able to interact and communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, administration, and outside constituents, being culturally sensitive and maintaining confidentiality.
Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Optometry degree required with licensure to practice in California or the ability to obtain California licensure within 3 months of employment.
One to three years’ experience in didactic education, and/or clinical practice, and/or completion of an accredited optometric residency program.
Work Schedule
Exempt faculty position – typical hours are 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
Some nights and weekends required.
Benefits 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.
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.
Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes. The employee may need to lift or move up to 10 pounds, use hands to operate a PC and grasp laboratory objects, sit, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, stoop, and smell. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Describe Work Environment Duties are normally performed in a typical clinical setting, laboratory, or environmentally controlled interior healthcare setting. The work environment may involve exposure to potentially dangerous materials, e.g., blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and risk of electric shock. Clinical environments require compliance with safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective safety equipment. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to telephone calls, office/exam equipment, patient/student interactions, and normal traffic.
Posting Information Posting Number: F00848
Posting Date: 11/21/2025
Close Date: 11/21/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Conditions of Employment – Background Check To secure employment, a successful 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 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.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Recommendation #1
Letter of Recommendation #2
Letter of Recommendation #3
Teaching Philosophy
Additional Applicant Document
Optional Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Recommendation #1
Letter of Recommendation #2
Letter of Recommendation #3
Teaching Philosophy
Additional Applicant Document
Supplemental Questions
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization. (Open Ended Question)
309 E. Second St. Pomona, CA 91766-1854 (909) 623-6116
(909) 706-3000
COMP-Northwest: 200 Mullins Dr. Lebanon, OR 97355-3983 (541) 259-0200
CHS-Northwest: 2665 S. Santiam Highway, Lebanon, OR 97355 (541) 259-0440
COMP-Northwest: (541) 968-4840 CHS-Northwest: (541) 954-7900
#J-18808-Ljbffr