Director of Oral Pathology Laboratory, Advanced Clinical Services
- Western University of Health Sciences
- Pomona, CA, USA
- May 29, 2026
Job Description
Director of Oral Pathology Laboratory, Advanced Clinical Services
Posting Number: A01014
Campus:
Department: 1901-College of Dental Medicine
Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $180,000.00 Annually
Maximum $195,000.00 Annually
Job Summary
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
Knowledge:
- Recognized knowledge and experience in area of expertise.
Skills:
- Ability to interact in an effective and positive manner with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including administration, faculty, students, staff, and outside contacts.
Abilities:
- Ability to effectively conduct detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities in an academic environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, both in writing and orally.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD).
- Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from a CODA-accredited Advanced Education Program.
- Minimum of four years of training and full-time experience advanced training in an oral pathology program approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) Committee on Accreditation Dental and Dental Auxiliary Education Programs in an education institution.
- 2. 4 years of full-time experience in oral pathology in the subspecialty of oral pathology within the specialty or pathology or other specialty or subspecialty specified by regulation.
- Current dental license in California.
- Current oral pathology laboratory director license in California.
- Certified in oral pathology by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology with current Diplomate status.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 or more years of experience managing staff.
- Knowledge of finances related to managing an OP Lab.
Posting Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: 5/13/2027
Essential Job Duties
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/36124
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Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in dental medicine, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered and WesternU Pet Health, where we enhance and prolong the loving relationship between families and their pets.
For over 45 years, WesternU has prepared health care professionals for long-term career success. Our educational approach is centered around humanistic values, so that our graduates treat every patient as the unique individual they are. WesternU also is one of the largest graduate schools for the health sciences in California and our Alumni rank among the top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.
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