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Assistant/Associate Professor of Internal Medicine

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Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Internal Medicine

Position Control Number F02915

Type of Position Faculty

Position Status Full-time

Campus Western University Campus-Lebanon, OR

Position Location

Department 1480-HCOM Site Dean

Job Summary

The Department of Internal Medicine invites applications for a dynamic and innovative Assistant or Associate Professor of Internal Medicine to join our strong and growing academic community. This faculty position offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of physicians through leadership in curriculum development, teaching, clinical instruction, and mentorship across all four years of undergraduate medical education.

The successful candidate will be a dedicated clinician-educator who plays a key role in designing, implementing, and evaluating the Internal Medicine curriculum—ensuring excellence, consistency, and innovation across all instructional sites. Candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment that values scholarship, leadership, and the advancement of medical education.

This position is ideal for an experienced academic physician who seeks to make a lasting impact on student learning, clinical training, and professional development. The faculty member will report to and be evaluated by the Chair of Internal Medicine and will actively contribute to the mission of fostering an academic culture of excellence, respect, and inquiry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must demonstrate these knowledge, skills, and abilities—or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation—through a combination of education, experience, and professional development.

• Working knowledge of national standards, institutional objectives, and department-specific curricular goals within Internal Medicine.
• Ability to integrate these standards into teaching, assessment, and program development.

Effective Communication

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt content and delivery to diverse audiences, including large groups, small seminars, and one-on-one settings.
• Skilled at providing clear feedback, guidance, and mentorship to medical students, colleagues, and staff.

Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills

• Ability to foster effective working relationships and engage respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Demonstrate a commitment to promoting an inclusive, collegial, and supportive academic environment.

Technical and Professional Proficiency

• Proficiency in the appropriate clinical, academic, and technological tools necessary for a faculty position in medical education.
• Ability to integrate educational technology and digital resources to enhance teaching and learning.

Attention to Detail and Confidentiality

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage detail-oriented tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional discretion in all aspects of academic and clinical work.

Multitasking and Adaptability

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a complex University environment while maintaining effectiveness and composure.
• Flexibility in adapting to evolving educational needs, accreditation requirements, and institutional priorities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working for an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications Education

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Must have completed residency training and be Board Certified (or Board Eligible) in Internal Medicine.

Experience

• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Teaching in a medical curriculum at an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Conducting medical or medical education research.
• Serving in a clerkship director or equivalent educational leadership role

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience in teaching medical students and/or prior service as a clerkship director in an accredited medical institution.
• Additional qualifications may include:
• Formal training or coursework in medical education.
• Experience in curriculum design and assessment.
• Clinical or educational research experience with a record of scholarly dissemination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, deliver, and evaluate curriculum in Internal Medicine across all four years of medical training.
• Provide didactic instruction, case-based teaching, and small-group facilitation for first-fourth year students.
• Facilitate and contribute to instruction in the Healthcare Simulation Lab.
• Oversee and standardize the Internal Medicine core clerkship during the third year across all clinical sites, ensuring fairness and consistency in student assessment.
• Develop opportunities and oversee the implementation of advanced electives and sub-internships in Internal Medicine for third- and fourth-year students, preparing them for residency training.
• Support and provide facilitation for the Interprofessional Education curriculum.
• Continuously evaluate and update curricular content to align with national standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to educational scholarship through research, publications, and presentations at regional and national conferences.
• Participate in faculty development and mentor junior colleagues.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university service, including committee work and attendance at general faculty meetings.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership to ensure compliance with COCA accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional role model, promoting integrity, compassion, and excellence in patient care.
• Mentor and advise students in Internal Medicine or subspecialties, providing guidance on residency applications and career planning.
• Construct letters of recommendations for students in support of scholarships and residency applications.
• Support student scholarly activity and quality improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Special Projects as Assigned: Undertake special projects as assigned by the Department Chair, contributing expertise to strategic initiatives that advance the mission of the Department of Internal Medicine and the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP).

Posting Details Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

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 $220,000.00 Annually

Maximum $220,000.00 Annually

Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?

No

Describe Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are normally performed in a typical office/clinical setting. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to office machines and/or computer printers, and light office traffic.

Posting Information

Posting Number F00827

Posting Date 10/22/2025

Close Date 10/22/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Conditions of Employment – Background Check

To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a 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

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

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3
• Teaching Philosophy
• Additional Applicant Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Some High School/No Diploma/No GED
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Some College Coursework
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctoral/Professional Degree
• * This position is located in Lebanon, Oregon. Are you willing and able to work from this campus location?
  • Yes
  • No
• * 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