Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry

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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 Professor of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
Position Control Number	F03584
Type of Position	Faculty
Position Status	Part-time
Campus	Western University Campus-Lebanon, OR
Position Location	Oregon
Department	14061-Clinical Departments-COMP NW
Job Summary	Under the general direction of the Chair of Behavioral Medicine, Psychiatry and Psychology, Clinical Sciences, to be a role model primary care physician and educator, and to teach Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry to COMP and HCOM medical 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. Abilities: Able and willing to practice the full scope of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry as defined by current College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific policies and practices. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. Skills: Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications	Education: DO/MD degree. Residency Trained & Board Certified in respective specialty (AOA or ABMS). Experience: 2-3 years’ experience in Behavioral Medicine/Psychiatry/Psychology. 3 + years of student/residency clinical teaching.
Preferred Qualifications	Preference will be given to individuals who possess bilingual capabilities, have additional advanced degrees and clinical research experience.

Essential Job Duties

Key Responsibilities

Teach through instruction, supervision and role modeling, the skills, values and attitudes identified by the WesternU/COMP Department of Clinical Sciences as necessary and appropriate to be good osteopathic primary care physicians. Teaching responsibilities may include but are not limited to participating in the first and second year didactic program as a lecturer or facilitator, acting as course director or vice director, and participating in the third and fourth-year clinical education programs as assigned.

Key Responsibilities	Provide clinical consultations as needed and directed.

Key Responsibilities	Participate as an active member of the WesternU/COMP Faculty: attend monthly meetings and other workshops, study sessions, etc. as scheduled. serve on faculty committees as elected or assigned. attend faculty development seminars and academic boot camp. understand and support the lnterprofessional Education curriculum. participate in the admissions interview process.

Key Responsibilities	Mentor and advise students and serve as a faculty advisor to student groups or clubs.

Key Responsibilities	Other duties as assigned.

Posting Details Continued

Work Schedule	Hours may vary and will be determined by department needs.

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	$44,000.00 Annually
Maximum	$44,000.00 Annually

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?	Yes
If yes, list maximum weight and duration	The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly asked to sit, use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop. The employee regularly lifts or moves objects which weigh up to 10 pounds and occasionally may move or push up to 25 pounds. The special vision requirements of this job are close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
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 available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.

Posting Information

Posting Number	F00928
Posting Date	10/09/2026
Close Date	10/09/2027
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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Recommendation #1
4. Letter of Recommendation #2
5. Letter of Recommendation #3
6. Additional Applicant Document
7. Required License/Certification

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * This position is located in Lebanon, Oregon. Are you willing and able to work from this campus location?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Are you a current employee at Western University of Health Sciences?
   • Yes
   • No