Midwestern University

Summary The Postdoctoral Fellow will participate in research programs of the college and is intended to be a maximum of a 3 year appointment (2-3 years is typical). It is required that the individual develops or participates in a research program that leads to publications and grants for external funding and supports the mission of the college. It is expected that the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will assist students, research assistant, research specialist and faculty with research activities and maintenance of college laboratories. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Plan and develop a research project that supports the mission of the college. Participate in planning and designing of experiments followed by conducting experiments in the research project. Perform analysis of the data generated and prepare presentation of the data for publications and grants. Write manuscripts and grants on the above project. Guide and assist students, associates and faculty...

Summary The Patient Account Representative is one of a team of Patient Account Representatives who are responsible for performing a variety of front office procedures. The Patient Account Representative will cross-training in at least one additional Midwestern University clinic to support operational flexibility and patient service needs.  The position reports to the Manager of Patient Accounts for the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Greet and direct patients and visitors Perform registration/check-in processes, including but not limited to performing data entry activities, providing patients with appropriate information and intake forms, and obtaining necessary signatures. Calculate and collect patient liability according to verification of insurance benefits and expected reimbursement. Explain and provide financial policies and available resources for alternative payment arrangements to patients and their...

Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry has four residency positions available starting in July 2026 in the areas of Ocular Disease (2 positions), Cornea/Contact Lenses (1 position), and Pediatric Optometry (1 position.) These positions are full-time, one-year positions. Program highlights include: A robust clinical experience Didactic opportunities including involvement in lectures and labs Research opportunities Involvement in community and college service activities Mentorship in professional development and job placement Interdisciplinary educational experience The following qualifications are required: Doctor of Optometry degree (O.D.) Arizona optometric license eligibility Successful completion of all three parts of the NBEO exams Commitment to quality, compassionate, patient-centered care Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The...

Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry has four residency positions available starting in July 2026 in the areas of Ocular Disease (2 positions), Cornea/Contact Lenses (1 position), and Pediatric Optometry (1 position.) These positions are full-time, one-year positions. Program highlights include: A robust clinical experience Didactic opportunities including involvement in lectures and labs Research opportunities Involvement in community and college service activities Mentorship in professional development and job placement Interdisciplinary educational experience The following qualifications are required: Doctor of Optometry degree (O.D.) Arizona optometric license eligibility Successful completion of all three parts of the NBEO exams Commitment to quality, compassionate, patient-centered care Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The...

Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry has four residency positions available starting in July 2026 in the areas of Ocular Disease (2 positions), Cornea/Contact Lenses (1 position), and Pediatric Optometry (1 position.) These positions are full-time, one-year positions. Program highlights include: A robust clinical experience Didactic opportunities including involvement in lectures and labs Research opportunities Involvement in community and college service activities Mentorship in professional development and job placement Interdisciplinary educational experience The following qualifications are required: Doctor of Optometry degree (O.D.) Arizona optometric license eligibility Successful completion of all three parts of the NBEO exams Commitment to quality, compassionate, patient-centered care Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The...

Summary The Research Assistant assists Principal Investigators in both the Master of Public (M.P.H) Program and Pharmacology Department with their research and experiments. Work is performed under direct supervision of the PI or senior member of the lab. The position takes direction from both the M.P.H. Program Director and the Chair of Pharmacology Department. This individual will report to the Chair of Pharmacology.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Enters data and reviews for accuracy Maintains an accurate laboratory notebook Adheres to laboratory safety procedures Assists in standard maintenance of the laboratory Obtains quotes and performs ordering and receiving duties for lab supplies Prepares and executes experiments including but not limited to molecular experiments (e.g., PCR), dissections, cell culture and microbial DNA extraction and sequencing Assists with breeding and dissection of mice; handles and potentially injects mice. Uses basic...

The OMS1 program director oversees the OMEDD 1570 (Fall), 1571 (Winter), and 1572 (Spring) quarters of the Principles of OMM course series. They oversee the didactics, testing and day-to-day activities of the course. They work closely with the OMM scholars and other OMM faculty in the development and deployment of the course offerings. They also review and update the curriculum in coordination with the Department Chair. The program director provides instruction and table training during OMM Skills Labs. The program director communicates effectively and meets regularly with class liaisons, struggling students, and the education specialist to address student needs. The program director represents the department and University professionally in all academic and clinical settings. Primary Responsibilities Role: MS1 Program Director Students, Faculty, and Staff Abides by all OMM Department policies and procedures. Interact professionally and collegially with students,...

The OMS4 program director oversees the OMEDD 1801 OMS-IV core rotation and its educational aspects. They oversee the didactics, testing and day-to-day activities of the course. This includes an in-person orientation on the first day of the rotation, a Wednesday didactic program and a competency based practical exam at the end of the month. They work closely with the OMM scholars and other OMM faculty in the development and deployment of the course offerings. They also review and update the curriculum in coordination with the Department Chair. The program director provides instruction and table training during Wednesday OMM Skills Labs. The program director communicates effectively and meets regularly with class liaisons, struggling students, and the education specialist to address student needs. The program director represents the department and University professionally in all academic and clinical settings. Primary Responsibilities Role: OMS4 program director Students,...

Summary The Patient Account Representative is one of a team of Patient Account Representatives who are responsible for performing a variety of front office procedures.  The Patient Account Representative will cross-train in at least one additional Midwestern University clinic to support operational flexibility and patient service needs.  The position reports to the Manager of Patient Accounts for the Midwestern University Dental Medicine Clinic. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Greet and direct patients and visitors Perform registration/check-in process, including but not limited to performing data entry activities, providing patients with appropriate information and intake forms, and obtaining necessary signatures Calculate and collect patient co-pays, billing amounts, refunds to patient and third parties, payment plans, insurance coding and outstanding balances/collections according to patient’s insurance benefits Answer phones including scheduling...

The CRM Systems Specialist supports the university’s recruiting and admissions, student success, and institutional advancement efforts through day-to-day administration and maintenance of the CRM system. This role works closely with senior CRM staff and campus partners to assist with building and updating forms, queries, communications, and reports within Technolutions Slate. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the day-to-day administration of the Technolutions Slate CRM system to support stable performance and security. Support configuration updates in Slate, including assisting with user accounts, permissions, roles, and basic system settings. Monitor system performance and help troubleshoot routine issues, escalating more complex problems as needed. Conduct routine data checks and assist with system audits to help maintain data accuracy and integrity. Provide frontline support to end users by responding to questions, resolving basic technical issues,...

Position Summary The Vice Provost for Campus Academic Operations serves as the Provost’s senior academic leader for campus-based operations and is responsible for the effective implementation of academic strategy, policies, and priorities at the campus level. Acting as the Provost’s primary representative on site, the Vice Provost provides day-to-day leadership, coordination, and oversight of academic operations across colleges and programs located on the campus. The Vice Provost supports the Provost’s Office to ensure operational excellence, efficient campus functioning, and alignment between the academic direction and institutional operational strategy. The Vice Provost role ensures regulatory and accreditation compliance, strong student outcomes, and alignment between institutional academic strategy and campus execution. Working closely with deans, program leaders, faculty, and administrative partners, the Vice Provost facilitates college collaboration, addresses...

Position Summary The Vice Provost for Campus Academic Operations serves as the Provost’s senior academic leader for campus-based operations and is responsible for the effective implementation of academic strategy, policies, and priorities at the campus level. Acting as the Provost’s primary representative on site, the Vice Provost provides day-to-day leadership, coordination, and oversight of academic operations across colleges and programs located on the campus. The Vice Provost supports the Provost’s Office to ensure operational excellence, efficient campus functioning, and alignment between the academic direction and institutional operational strategy. The Vice Provost role ensures regulatory and accreditation compliance, strong student outcomes, and alignment between institutional academic strategy and campus execution. Working closely with deans, program leaders, faculty, and administrative partners, the Vice Provost facilitates college collaboration, addresses...

Summary The Dispensary Assistant provides support in the dispensary and receiving area.  The Dispensary Assistant is responsible for dispensing, collecting, processing, and providing general care for dental instruments, equipment, and all supplies used in the Dental Clinic.  The position reports to the Supervisor of Dispensary for the Dental Clinic and must be able to adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the dispensing of all disposable and fixed assets such as instruments, equipment and dental products to the Practice Assistants, students and clinical faculty members as needed with a professional demeanor. Fill internal orders for the Dental Institute by utilizing the axiUm Inventory software. Process external orders which include obtaining and submitting invoices, entering UPC and product codes, updating pricing, dispensing back orders, track expiration dates, and returning of defective...

The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree, having a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in general dentistry. S/he should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty must be eligible for and obtain licensure in the state of Illinois and must be able to obtain an unrestricted DEA license.  Reporting to the Associate Dean for Clinical Sciences, the Clinical Faculty will: Work directly with students in the patient clinic, supervising all areas of general dentistry. Interact positively with students, treating all students as future colleagues. Demonstrate dental procedures on patients to students as needed. Be competent treating patient in all areas of general dentistry. Be a positive role model for students in professionalism. Have strong clinical experience in the use of CAD/CAM dentistry and lasers, being competent in...

Summary The Practice Assistant in the College of Dental Medicine – Illinois (CDMI) assists the dentist and student dentists in examining and treating patients. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the CDMI’s clinics, including the coordination of materials, equipment, and supplies, answering patient phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, and retrieving and relaying patient phone messages to students and faculty. Incumbents in this position work in multiple areas within the CDMI’s clinics on a rotational and/or specific assignment-based system. The Practice Assistant in the Dental Institute reports directly to the Practice Assistant Supervisor and must be able to adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic. Essential Job Functions Professionalism & Collegiality Model and ensure professional and collegial behavior Maintain a positive working environment Provide an environment...

Summary The Dispensary Assistant provides support in the dispensary and receiving area.  The Dispensary Assistant is responsible for dispensing, collecting, processing, and providing general care for dental instruments, equipment, and all supplies used in the Dental Clinic.  The position reports to the Supervisor of Dispensary for the Dental Clinic and must be able to adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the dispensing of all disposable and fixed assets such as instruments, equipment and dental products to the Practice Assistants, students and clinical faculty members as needed with a professional demeanor. Fill internal orders for the Dental Institute by utilizing the axiUm Inventory software. Process external orders which include obtaining and submitting invoices, entering UPC and product codes, updating pricing, dispensing back orders, track expiration dates, and returning of defective...

Position Summary: A two-year, mentored research fellowship designed to develop the participant into an independent investigator. The role focuses on translational pharmacotherapy, specifically anti-infective safety, efficacy, and the application of pharmacometric methodologies. Core Responsibilities: Research Leadership: Lead at least one original research project from hypothesis generation through protocol development, data collection, and final analysis. Pharmacometric Modeling: Utilize computer simulation and statistical methodologies (e.g., PK/PD modeling) to evaluate anti-infective therapies. Scholarly Output: Author a minimum of three first- or second-authored manuscripts per year for peer-reviewed publication and present research at national scientific meetings. Grant Development: Identify funding opportunities and contribute to or lead the preparation of at least one extramural grant submission. Teaching & Education: Deliver didactic lectures...

Summary The Sr. Research Specialist is a full-time staff position in the College of Veterinary Medicine.   This position will report administratively to the Associate Dean for Research. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in execution of research experiments for CVM veterinary scientists.  The successful candidate will primarily be involved in cellular and molecular immunology research. To successfully meet this responsibility, this position will draft research protocols, write, and comply with standard operating procedures (SOP’s), collect and manage research data, analyze research data, write draft reports, and initiate and manage an archive for research study reports.  In addition, the Sr. Research Specialist will be responsible for ordering and managing research supplies and complying with the expectations and SOP’s of the Midwestern University Biosafety Committee and Radiation Safety Committees.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Utilizes...

The position is responsible for all communications and coordination between the involved medical facilities (offices, clinics and hospitals), preceptors, assigned students, and AZCOM in rotation related issues. The position reports to the Clinical Education Support Manager in the Clinical Education Department. This position is responsible for generating, completing and monitoring the medical facility, student, and preceptor paperwork for all assigned clinical rotations for 3rd and 4th year medical students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities AZCOM/Clinical Education Department Support Process all student rotations in assigned region(s), or specialty Send out and track return of Preceptor Student Evaluation forms of assigned rotations Interface with Department Chairs and/or Associate Dean of Clinical Education concerning findings on Preceptor Student Evaluations Serve as the point of contact for students regarding rotation scheduling concerns Develop working and...

Summary The Account Representative is part of the Finance Department and works in the front office of the Animal Health Institute. The Account Representative performs a variety of front office operations and provides support for the students, faculty, staff, and pet owners at the Animal Health Institute. The position reports to the Assistant Manager of Patient Accounts for the Midwestern University Animal Health Institute (AHI). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Greet and direct clients and visitors at the Companion Animal Clinic and the Equine Bovine Center Check in patients curbside as they enter the Animal Health Institute grounds Schedule appointments for veterinary patients and complete registration for the Equine Bovine Center and the Companion Animal Clinic. Answer phones and direct client questions appropriately Enter client/patient information into the practice management software Utilize correct veterinary terminology Perform cashiering/over...

Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the new Midwestern University Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine, located in Downers Grove, Illinois.  The University is planning on an inaugural class of 130 veterinary students to matriculate in the fall of 2028.  This is a faculty position at the level of assistant or associate professor.  Rank will be commensurate with experience. This individual will be committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of academic abilities. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs reports directly to the Dean. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is responsible for oversight of all academic activities within the DVM curriculum to ensure alignment with the academic mission of the College and the accreditation standards established by the AVMA/COE. This individual is responsible for integration of competency-based education and assessment...

Summary The Stationary Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining stationary engines and mechanical equipment such as steam engines, air compressors, motors, turbines, steam boilers and chillers to provide utilities such as heat and cooling for buildings and industrial processes.  The Stationary Engineer reports to the Lead Stationary Engineer. The hours for this position are Sunday- Thursday from 3 pm-11:30 pm. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Monitors various gauges, gas and draft meters, pressure and temperature indicators, to verify operating conditions of automatically fired boilers, chillers, compressors, motors, condensate systems and related equipment. Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions. Maintains records such as temperature of equipment, hour of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, and analysis of flue gases. Adjusts manual controls or...

The Department of Physiology, College of Graduate Studies at Midwestern University (MWU; Downers Grove IL; http://www.midwestern.edu ) invites applications for a full time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.  Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, have completed at least two years of post-doctoral training, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. A strong background in general physiology is required, however preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching human renal and/or respiratory physiology. Being capable of effectively teaching animal physiology is desirable. A successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine passion for teaching and a strong commitment to educating future health-care professionals. The physiology faculty team-teach in both discipline-specific and integrated basic science courses that serve students pursuing master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, and professional degrees...

Summary The Healthcare Financial Analyst is responsible for collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting financial data related to healthcare operations and the revenue cycle.  The Healthcare Financial Analyst partners closely with the Healthcare Accounting Manager to complete monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables. The candidate should have the following skills: strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.  Familiarity with healthcare analytics, benchmarking, and industry metrics, plus accounting and financial reporting systems.  Experience with healthcare applications is also very helpful.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Participate in monthly accounting closes relating to MWU Clinics operations Analyze financial data including revenue, expenses and AR aging to support deliverable completion Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including clinician financial results, visit reporting, insurance payer mix, and...