Director of Clinical Curriculum

Position Title

Director of Clinical Curriculum (PCN A04045)

Type:
Administration-level, full‑time (1.0 FTE) with faculty appointment (PCN F03329).

Department: 1405‑Clinical Education

Campus:
Western University Campus‑Pomona, CA

Responsible for the oversight, development, implementation, and evaluation of the third‑ and fourth‑year clinical curriculum for DO students at the Pomona campus. Provides leadership in curricular quality, accreditation compliance, and student academic success, including preparation for licensure examinations.

• Provide oversight, coordination, and strategic direction for the third‑ and fourth‑year clinical curriculum, including the ISSM 6 course.
• Support Pomona‑based educational programming, including conference weeks, and serve as partner educator for designated ISSM 5 sessions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor board preparation strategies for COMLEX‑USA Level 2 and USMLE Step 2 examinations.
• Establish processes to identify and support learners in academic difficulty, including monitoring progress and implementing interventions.
• Collaborate with COMP‑Northwest counterpart on curriculum development and alignment of learning outcomes between campuses.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Education Team to prepare and submit accreditation‑related documentation and reports (COCA).
• Contribute to curriculum evaluation, continuous quality improvement initiatives, and alignment with institutional and accreditation standards.
• Participate in institutional committees, faculty governance, and college or community activities aligned with role responsibilities.
• Engage in scholarly activities related to medical education and/or clinical practice.
• Attend professional conferences and contribute to educational research, presentations, or publications to maintain and enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support departmental, college, and institutional needs.

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited residency training program.
• Board certification in a relevant medical specialty.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an academic medical environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in undergraduate or graduate medical education.
• Experience in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience with learner assessment, remediation strategies, and board examination preparation (COMLEX‑USA Level 2, USMLE Step 2).
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and reporting processes (COCA).

• Strong organizational, administrative, and project management skills.
• Effective communication in verbal, written, and electronic formats.
• Collaborative interaction with administration, faculty, staff, and students in a diverse academic environment.
• Cross‑department collaboration and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Analytical ability to prepare, analyze, and present professional reports, data summaries, and proposals.
• Prioritization, management of competing responsibilities, and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Commitment to academic medicine, osteopathic education, and humanism.

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter Letter of Recommendation #1
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3
• Additional Applicant Document
• Required License/Certification

Minimum: $ annually;
Maximum: $ annually.

40 hours per week. Usual business hours Monday‑Friday 8 AM‑5 PM. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Essential functions may require lifting up to 25 lb, use of PC, walking and standing. Work environment typical office, low to moderate noise.

Western University provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants as required by law, without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Western University Campus‑Pomona
309 E. Second St., Pomona, CA 91766‑1854
(909) 623‑6116