Director of Oral Pathology Laboratory, Advanced Clinical Services

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Posting Details

Position Control Number A02117 Type of Position Administration Position Status Full-time Department 1901-College of Dental Medicine Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA Position Location California Job Summary This is a College of Dental Medicine Full-Time Administrative position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with a faculty appointment. Together, the administrative role of Director of Oral Pathology Laboratory, Advanced Clinical Services ( PCN A02117) and the faculty role (PCN 999124) 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 Faculty jobs section for details on the additional assignment. The CDM Director of Oral Pathology Laboratory Director (DOPL) primary responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing the overall operation of the CDM Oral Pathology Laboratory (OP Lab). The OP Lab delivers high-quality oral pathology diagnostic services that are crucial to outstanding patient care. The OPLD ensure that services are of the best quality, are cost contained and are carried out in an expeditious manner. Additionally, the OPLD participates in CQI activities and maintains efficient and effective operations in compliance with all state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. To provide advanced clinical services related to the Oral Pathology laboratory. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess these skills, abilities and knowledge 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. Knowledge:

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Required Qualifications Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

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Preferred Qualifications Experience:

Essential Job Duties

Key Responsibilities Consultation:

Key Responsibilities Anatomic Pathology:

Key Responsibilities Standards of Performance:

Key Responsibilities Proficiency testing (alternative assessment program):

Key Responsibilities Monitoring and correlation of laboratory data:

Key Responsibilities Quality Management:

Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning:

Key Responsibilities Administration and Management:

Key Responsibilities Education: Provide educational programs for the medical, dental, and laboratory and clinical staff and participate in educational programs of the institution as required.

Key Responsibilities Research and Development:

Key Responsibilities Other duties as assigned:

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Work Schedule

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

Maximum $195,000.00 Annually

Physical Demands

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 sit, use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. 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 of this position are normally performed in a typical dental clinic/laboratory setting. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to the proximity of the dental equipment and office machines.

Posting Information

Posting Date 05/13/2026 Close Date 05/13/2027 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.

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