Teaching Assistant- HCL

Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) is a mission‑driven institution committed to humanistic health care education and community impact. We invite individuals to contribute to a collaborative and nurturing environment that emphasizes student success, innovation, and respect for all.

• Position Title:
  
  Teaching Assistant – HCL
• Position Control Number: T01425
• Type of Position:
  Temporary / Contract
• Department: 13012 – Strategic Alliances – SA
• Campus:
  Western University Campus–Pomona, CA
• Location:
  
  California

The Center for Academic Community Engagement (ACE) offers teaching assistant (TA) elective experiences to admitted and/or enrolled WesternU students across all colleges. As a TA, you will mentor local students from Pre‑K through undergraduate levels interested in health professions, support classroom and afternoon curriculum, and contribute to gross anatomy lab instruction.

• Any combination of training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a related field.

• Preference will be given to individuals possessing a bachelor’s degree.
• Previous academic or health‑care setting experience is preferred.

• Follow all ACE HCL policies and procedures, attend required HCL orientation and training, and participate in scheduled HCL content‑planning meetings.
• Support practical instruction and reinforce lessons delivered by faculty, including lab‑based activities such as anatomy dissection, diagnostic instrumentation, simulators, and therapeutic demonstration.
• Create a supportive learning environment through one‑on‑one or small‑group sessions and review of student assessment materials.
• Collaborate with HCL administration to address student academic, professional, or personal issues.
• Perform additional duties related to supporting HCL operations as needed.

• Part‑time – temporary role; weekly hours will not exceed 20.

WesternU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, generous paid time off, health insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. The university culture emphasizes student success, encourages deep relationships within the community, and fosters a respectful, equitable, and collaborative environment.

Minimum: $17.00 hourly
Maximum: $17.50 hourly

The role requires frequent use of hands to operate a PC. Typical duties include sitting, reaching with hands and arms, standing, walking, stooping, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodations may be available.

Work is performed in an office setting with a low to moderate noise level.

• Posting Number: TC00510
• Posting Date: 05/14/2026
• Close Date: 06/01/2026

Western University is an equal opportunity employer. The university provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or related conditions, genetic information, veteran or military status, and any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs.

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