Adjunct Assistant Professor, Science (Pathophysiology)

Company: West Coast University
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: March 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At West Coast University you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of Physician Assistant as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community! You will make an impact by: - Providing program-specific expertise and is actively engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports University, Campus, and/or departmental goals to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning, workplace and placement expectations. - Providing professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator, role model, mentor and facilitator. - Focusing extensively on facilitating student learning associated with prescribed course and program learning outcomes. - Creating an educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability. - Focusing extensively on facilitating student learning associated with prescribed courses and program learning outcomes. - Actively and substantively participates in assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes. - Vigorously upholds a culture of academic integrity. Your Experience Includes: - Candidate should be proficient to teach Microbiology or Chemistry - Four or more years of full-time documented (a minimum of 60 units, e.g. 20 3-unit courses or their equivalent) teaching experience in a University setting which could include one or more years of teaching for West Coast University. Instructional experience must be at institutions which are regionally accredited. OR Six or more years (either adjunct, full or part-time) teaching in a University (or College) setting. - Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process is desirable. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed. - Program Specific Requirements: Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards and accreditation bodies. Education: - Master's or doctorate in a specialty field required. - If applicable, certification(s) in area(s) of specialization is required. - Must provide a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to education theory and practice, or current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching, or current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery. Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University. At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth. West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. Campus: WCU Los Angeles Campus Function: Faculty

Keywords: West Coast University, Newport Beach , Adjunct Assistant Professor, Science (Pathophysiology), Education / Teaching , Los Angeles, California