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College of Optometry Faculty Positions
Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry
Application
Details
Posted: 09-Jul-25
Location: Pomona, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: $100,000 - $140,000
Categories:
Academic / Faculty
Academic / Research
Research Positions
Sector:
College / University
Required Education:
Doctorate
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Internal Number: JUL25
Faculty Positions – College of Optometry Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, California
Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) is a dynamic, innovative institution located in Pomona, California. Home to eight colleges—Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Graduate Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Podiatric Medicine—WesternU is dedicated to excellence in health professions education, research, and patient care.
The College of Optometry is currently recruiting for tenure-track and non-tenure-track, full-time faculty positions, with the potential for administrative responsibilities based on qualifications. We seek individuals committed to outstanding teaching, scholarship, service, leadership, and clinical care.
Areas of Interest
Candidates with expertise in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:
Basic and Biomedical Sciences – including Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Physiology, Vision Science, Immunology, Body Systems, and Nutrition
Clinical and pre-clinical education in areas related to treatment and management of ocular disease, vision rehabilitation, and clinical procedures
Clinical Patient Care in adult primary care, ocular disease, low vision rehabilitation, and/or neuro-optometric rehabilitation
Academic or Clinical Administration – based on experience and interest
Faculty rank will be commensurate with qualifications and accomplishments. Salary and benefits are competitive (salary range: $100,000 - $140,000 annually with the possibility of additional administrative stipend).
Qualifications
A Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree or international equivalent is required.
Additional credentials are strongly preferred, such as a PhD or other doctoral degree, a master’s degree, or LPSE certification.
Licensed, or ability to attain licensure, to practice optometry in the state of California.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically to Ms. Lori Rees, Director of Operations, at lrees@westernu.edu:
A cover letter highlighting qualifications and alignment with the position, including relevant experience in teaching, patient care, service, and leadership.
A current curriculum vitae (CV).
A statement of teaching philosophy, focusing on instructional approaches and educational goals.
Commitment to Humanism
WesternU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a culture of humanism. We welcome applicants whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives contribute to an inclusive learning and working environment.
About Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry
Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in dental medicine, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered and WesternU Pet Health, where we enhance and prolong the loving relationship between families and their pets.
For over 45 years, WesternU has prepared health care professionals for long-term career success. Our educational approach is centered around humanistic values, so that our graduates treat every patient as the unique individual they are. WesternU also is one of the largest graduate schools for the health sciences in California and our Alumni rank among the top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.