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Western University of Health Sciences
Mar 21, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Research Assistant
Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA
Research Assistant Posting Number: S01770 Campus: Department: 1701-College of Veterinary 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: $20.00 Hourly Maximum $20.00 Hourly Job Summary The STRIDE Lab (Strategies for Targeting Resistant Infectious Disease and Evasion) / Kumar Lab seeks a highly motivated Research Assistant to support translational research focused on microbial pathogenicity, biofilm biology, antimicrobial resistance, and pharmacological intervention...
California State University, Northridge
Oct 30, 2025
Full time
Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering - Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management 26-08
California State University, Northridge Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering - Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management 26-08 Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement Department: Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management Faculty Hire Number: #26-08 Rank: Assistant Professor Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) Salary Scale: $105,000-$110,000 (Dependent upon qualifications) CSUN's Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of...
College of Marin
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Interim Dean of Instruction - Arts & Humanities
College of Marin Kentfield, CA
Interim Dean of Instruction - Arts & Humanities Salary: $15,077.00 - $18,532.00 Monthly Closing Date: Job Type: Full-time Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA Description INTERIM POSITION - FALL SEMESTER 2026 Anticipated Start Date: September 2026 Priority Screening Date: July 6, 2026 Open Until Filled To apply, please visit our job site Note: College of Marin will also be accepting applications for Dean of Instruction - Arts & Humanities (non-interim) starting in mid-June. Anticipated Start is January 2027. Please visit our job site for more information. SELECTION PROCESS Please be sure to review the Required Application Documents section below to ensure that you are attaching everything required. Incomplete applications will not be accepted . All application materials must be received by the Priority Screening Date to be considered during the initial screening....
Ohlone College
Jun 11, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Program Assistant, Financial Aid and Admission (Temporary)
Ohlone College Fremont, CA
Program Assistant, Financial Aid and Admission (Temporary) Ohlone College Salary: $27.35 - $30.16 Hourly Job Type: Temporary Division: Student Services Opening Date: 06/08/2026 Location: Fremont Campus Job Number: 202300194 Department: Student Services Bargaining Unit: N/A Definition This position will work with both Financial Aid and Admission Department. Under the direction of the Administrator, record, upload and report student information into an assigned database. This position will play a critical role in helping the department address backlogged work, improve workflow efficiency, and deliver high-quality service to students. Duties include data entry, document processing, communication with students, coordination with campus departments, and presentation during outreach events. Employment Status This is a temporary, short-term peak position, limited to a maximum of 165 working days within a fiscal year. This position is part-time,...
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jun 09, 2026
Full time
Specialist in Cooperative Extension (Professor of Cooperative Extension)-Groundwater Quantity and Quality - Located at the West Side Research and Extension Center (25-31)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Five Points, CA
Specialist in Cooperative Extension (Professor of Cooperative Extension)-Groundwater Quantity and Quality - Located at the West Side Research and Extension Center (25-31) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: February 26, 2026 Most recent review date: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), in collaboration with the University of California, Merced, invites applications for a Professor of Cooperative Extension at the Assistant Rank, which...
University of La Verne
Jun 09, 2026
Full time
Departmental Administrative Assistant
University of La Verne La Verne, CA
Departmental Administrative Assistant Job Description Summary: The LaFetra College of Education at the University of La Verne is seeking a detail-oriented and student-centered Student Success & Fieldwork Operations Coordinator . This role supports the implementation of our Integrated Advising Model by coordinating student advising services, programming, and communications in partnership with faculty and staff. The coordinator also manages clinical practice logistics, fieldwork placements, and maintains relationships with district partners to ensure high-quality experiences for candidates. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and passionate about supporting diverse learners on their pathway to becoming educators. This position plays a vital role in aligning advising, fieldwork, and student success efforts across the college. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. 3 years of experience with office/clerical support with the ability to handle...
Western University of Health Sciences
Jun 07, 2026
Full time
Assessment Assistant
Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA
Assessment Assistant Posting Number: S01788 Campus: Department: 1501-Pharmacy Admin & Staff 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: $30.52 Hourly Maximum $30.52 Hourly Job Summary Who We Are 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...
University of the Pacific
Jun 04, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor of Political Science (Public Law) Tenure-Track Position
University of the Pacific Stockton, CA
Assistant Professor of Political Science (Public Law) Tenure-Track Position Primary Purpose and Essential Functions: The Department of Political Science, Law, and International Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Public Law, with a start date of Fall 2027. We seek a colleague whose research and teaching center on courts, constitutional law, judicial behavior, and the role of law in U.S. politics. The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant department with strengths across the major subfields of Political Science. The successful candidate will: Teach five (5) courses per year (2-3 or 3-2), most of which will be lower-division courses in public law and U.S. politics and upper-division courses in constitutional law (civil liberties, civil rights, and/or separation of powers) and judicial politics. One of the courses will be within Pacific's CORE Seminar series . Maintain a productive research agenda with...
Western University of Health Sciences
May 29, 2026
Full time
Assistant/Associate Professor of Dental Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA
Assistant/Associate Professor of Dental Medicine Posting Number: F00888 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 This is a College of Dental Medicine Full-Time faculty position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with an administrative appointment. Together the faculty role of Assistant/Associate Professor ( PCN 999124) and...
University of the Pacific
May 27, 2026
Full time
Assistant/Associate Professor Occupational Therapy (TT)
University of the Pacific Sacramento, CA
Assistant/Associate Professor Occupational Therapy (TT) Primary Purpose and Essential Functions: The University of the Pacific, School of Health Sciences is invites qualified applicants to apply for the full-time, core faculty, 11-month, tenure-track position in the Entry-Level OTD program at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank (depending on qualifications and academic experience). Teaching OTD program content in both didactic and clinical, advising students, participation in simulation, curriculum development, interprofessional education, assisting with student and part-time faculty orientation, and accreditation preparation activities. Faculty are expected to attend program, curriculum, and other campus committee meetings. Other responsibilities may include contacting clinical agencies, orienting and evaluating part-time faculty and interviewing prospective students. Effective teaching, interprofessional collaboration, research, creative activity, and service to...
University of the Pacific
May 27, 2026
Full time
Assistant/Associate Professor Occupational Therapy (TT)
University of the Pacific Sacramento, CA
Assistant/Associate Professor Occupational Therapy (TT) Primary Purpose and Essential Functions: Teaching OTD program content in both didactic and clinical, advising students, participation in simulation, curriculum development, interprofessional education, assisting with student and part-time faculty orientation, and accreditation preparation activities. Faculty are expected to attend program, curriculum, and other campus committee meetings. Other responsibilities may include contacting clinical agencies, orienting and evaluating part-time faculty and interviewing prospective students. Effective teaching, interprofessional collaboration, research, creative activity, and service to the University are required for retention and promotion. Position includes use of support for research, professional development, and scholarly activities. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and...
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
May 27, 2026
Full time
Cooperative Extension Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor: Commensal Rodents and Urban Wildlife Serving Santa Clara County and the San Francisco Bay Area (25-27)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources San Jose, CA
Cooperative Extension Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor: Commensal Rodents and Urban Wildlife Serving Santa Clara County and the San Francisco Bay Area (25-27) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: February 13, 2026 Most recent review date: Thursday, Mar 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Friday, Jun 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Integrated Pest Management Advisor: Commensal Rodents and Urban Wildlife, serving Santa Clara,...
University of La Verne
May 23, 2026
Full time
Assistant Director, Enrollment Systems & Operations (CRM Administrator)
University of La Verne La Verne, CA
Assistant Director, Enrollment Systems & Operations (CRM Administrator) Job Description Summary: The Assistant Director, Enrollment Systems & Operations ( CRM Administrator) serves as the primary functional and operational owner of the University’s CRM (Slate) within Enrollment Management. This role is responsible for system configuration, workflow development, data management, and the execution of CRM -driven communications. Working in close partnership with the Assistant Director of Enrollment Communications & Strategy, the CRM Administrator translates communication strategy into scalable workflows and ensures the accurate and timely delivery of communications. This role provides technical leadership for CRM operations, including system administration, integrations, and data governance. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 3–5+ years of CRM experience. Strong technical, data and project...
California State University, Northridge
May 23, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor - Department of Business Law 27-01
California State University, Northridge Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Professor - Department of Business Law 27-01 Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement Department: Business Law Faculty Hire Number: #27-01 Rank: Assistant Professor Effective Date of Appointment: August 18, 2027 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) Anticipated Hiring Range: $105,000 to $118,000 (Dependent upon qualifications) CSUN's Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness...
Touro University California
May 19, 2026
Full time
DO/MD Faculty Position: Assistant/Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences & Community Health - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Touro University California Vallejo, CA
DO/MD Faculty Position: Assistant/Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences & Community Health - College of Osteopathic Medicine Requisition ID: 2024-10941 Position Type: Full-Time Schedule Shift: Day Hours Per Week: 38 Travel: None Category: Faculty/Academic Overview POSITION DESCRIPTION: is not intended to cover every work assignment a position may have. Rather, they cover the broad responsibilities of the position. The College of Osteopathic Medicine invites applications for a clinical faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will need to have earned a D.O. or M.D. degree and completed residency. The position requires teaching using a comprehensive range of didactic methods-including lectures, labs, ultrasound, and procedures-across a full broad spectrum of system topics, learner mentorship, precepting, exam proctoring, fostering interdisciplinary research, and participating in academic and service...
California State University, Monterey Bay
May 16, 2026
Full time
OtterCare: Operations & Student Support Coordinator
California State University, Monterey Bay Seaside, CA
OtterCare: Operations & Student Support Coordinator Classification: Administrativie Support Coordinator II - 11/12 Appointment Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week, weekly schedule of 10:30am-7:30pm and 2 Saturdays per month FLSA: Non-exempt Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,003 - $4,691* for 12 months working an 11 month work schedule CSU Salary Schedule *CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs. Priority Screening Date: May 27, 2026 Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled Employment with the California State University System ABOUT CSUMB California State University,...
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
May 16, 2026
Full time
Cooperative Extension Nutrient Management and Forage Systems Advisor Serving Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced Counties (25-37)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Modesto, CA
Cooperative Extension Nutrient Management and Forage Systems Advisor Serving Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced Counties (25-37) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: May 13, 2026 Next review date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Nutrient Management and Forage Systems Advisor at the Assistant rank serving Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced Counties. The Nutrient Management and Forage Systems Advisor will implement an innovative...
University of La Verne
May 16, 2026
Full time
Chief of Staff to the President
University of La Verne La Verne, CA
Chief of Staff to the President Job Description Summary: The Chief of Staff serves as the President’s senior strategic advisor and executive integrator. This role ensures alignment of strategy, operations, governance, and cross-functional execution across academic and administrative divisions. Acting on behalf of the President, the Chief of Staff advances institutional priorities, strengthens cabinet effectiveness, oversees governance coordination, and ensures disciplined follow-through on strategic initiatives within a shared governance framework. Minimum Qualifications: 8–12+ years of progressive leadership experience in higher education or similarly complex mission-driven organizations. Demonstrated experience supporting executive leadership and board governance processes. Experience working within shared governance and accreditation environments preferred. Strategic thinking combined with disciplined operational execution. Deep...
University of the Pacific
May 15, 2026
Full time
Assistant/Associate Professor TT PA Studies
University of the Pacific Sacramento, CA
Assistant/Associate Professor TT PA Studies Primary Purpose and Essential Functions: The Physician Assistant Program faculty at University of the Pacific is responsible for providing all aspects of didactic education for the Program. Faculty members are integral in all activities of the program.While teaching is the primary focus of faculty at the University, scholarship and service requirements equate to a minimum of 30% of the workload for tenure-track faculty. We aspire to promote student learning within a humanistic environment so that students are enthusiastic about providing scientifically based, patient-centered care. Scholarship and professional service are valued by the program and University of the Pacific. The Physician Assistant Program is committed to strengthening the profession through the "development of, and support for, collaborative research and practice-based/applied research." The intent of this effort is not only to increase the discovery and...
University of La Verne
May 15, 2026
Full time
Appeals & Registration Specialist
University of La Verne La Verne, CA
Appeals & Registration Specialist Job Description Summary: In compliance with FERPA guidelines, this position provides comprehensive support to the student population in matters related to transcripts, registration, and enrollment services. This position serves as the primary point of contact for appeals to University policy. Additional tasks include supporting the front service window, main phone line, and office email accounts, processing transcript requests, and enrollment verifications. The role also provides general student support and assists with special projects as assigned by the Registrar or Assistant Registrar. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, good customer service, strict adherence to confidentiality standards, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Minimum Qualifications: 2 years customer service experience. 1 year of office or other clerical experience....
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