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The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University invites applications for a full-time faculty position of Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy Program, serving as the OTD Capstone Coordinator on the Glendale, AZ campus. This position includes designated responsibilities as the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program, consistent with expectations of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. In addition to coordinating and overseeing the OTD capstone experience, the successful applicant will teach selected didactic and experiential courses related to community-based practice, health promotion, and service initiatives, and will participate in scholarship and service consistent with faculty expectations. Candidates must hold a terminal doctorate in occupational therapy or a closely related field, demonstrate a minimum of four years of clinical practice experience, and have documented experience mentoring...

Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure-Track, Physician Assistant Studies Midwestern University’s College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove, Illinois, invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies.  The mission of the Midwestern University Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to develop competent, compassionate, and professional physician assistants who will make a positive impact on their patients, community, and the PA profession. The MWU PA Program values the unique life experiences and perspectives each student contributes to our program. We believe cultural humility improves patient outcomes, and we are committed to ensuring our students are well-equipped to provide patient-centered care to all of the populations they may serve. Health equity and education on health care disparities are integrated into the Program curriculum to prepare students to serve diverse populations and address the health care needs of all...

Position Summary The Administrative Coordinator provides professional, efficient, and high-quality administrative support to the Physician Assistant (PA) Program. This role is also responsible for the coordination and organization of the PA Program’s Clinical Skills Laboratory. The Administrative Coordinator works closely with program leadership, faculty, students, and external partners and reports directly to the Program Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administrative Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for students by greeting and assisting them in the program office. Answer, screen, and respond to program phone calls and general inquiries. Order, organize, and maintain program office supplies. Coordinate and assist with contracts for adjunct faculty in collaboration with program faculty. Schedule and coordinate adjunct faculty lectures conducted on campus. Coordinate all visitor requests related to the PA Program....

The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Professor in the Cardiovascular Science Program, Glendale, AZ campus.  The candidate must have a Masters degree and documented academic experience with a record of teaching along with a minimum of 2 years clinical practice.  Rank will commensurate with experience. Salary and benefits are competitive for this faculty position.   In addition to teaching in the practical laboratory and didactic courses, the candidate will participate in scholarship and service. Specific areas of responsibility will vary depending on the individual’s educational background and experience. The Cardiovascular Science Perfusion Program matriculates 44 students each year and awards the Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science degree after successful completion of the 21-month curriculum.  The curriculum includes three-quarters of didactic and laboratory education, including a...

The Arizona College of Optometry seeks a faculty optometrist with expertise in neurorehabilitation, acquired brain injury, vision therapy, binocular vision, and/or pediatrics. The successful candidate will contribute to didactic instruction, clinical education, interdisciplinary patient care, and scholarly activity within the Eye and Therapy Institutes. Responsibilities Teaching & Clinical Education Teach didactic courses and/or laboratories in neuro-optometry, vision therapy, pediatrics, and related areas, as assigned Provide clinical instruction and precept professional students and residents in primary care and specialty clinics, including ABI, vision therapy including sports vision, pediatrics and others as assigned Support and enhance a high‑quality clinical learning environment through innovative, student‑centered teaching approaches aligned with the O.D. program’s educational philosophy Mentor and support students and residents through...

The College of Graduate Studies (CGS) at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona and Downers Grove, Illinois invites applications for a stipend position as Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in Glendale, Arizona, available in the current academic year. The Chair is expected to provide effective representation and management of the department at both the college and university levels. The successful candidate will participate in one or more team-taught courses for Osteopathic Medical, Dental, Optometry, Biomedical Sciences, Podiatric Medicine, Precision Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, and Veterinary students. The Chair will provide leadership and vision for the department while participating with the Dean(s) or Associate Dean(s) in policymaking, expansion, and governance of the colleges and programs supported by the College of Graduate Studies and the academic department that they manage. Lastly, the Chair will oversee workload assignment,...

Summary The Administrative Assistant provides front‑line reception and administrative support to the Office of Admissions, ensuring a welcoming environment and efficient daily operations. Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, this role manages reception coverage, phone and email communication, mail distribution, scheduling support, and CRM data entry. The Administrative Assistant assists with interview‑day logistics, visitor services, and departmental social media efforts, contributing to a positive and student‑centered admissions experience. The Administrative Assistant will provide support across reception, events, mail services, and overall office operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Front Desk, Customer Service and Communication Provide courteous and professional customer service to visitors, applicants, students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Serve as primary reception and telephone support, including high‑volume phone...

Summary The Admissions Counselor serves as a front-line ambassador for Midwestern University, guiding prospective students through the admissions process and representing MWU at recruitment events. Reporting to the Director of Admissions and working closely with the Associate Director, this role combines personalized engagement with data-driven recruitment strategies, academic program management, application review, and event planning. Counselors ensure an inclusive, compliant experience while driving enrollment goals and contributing to strategies that support institutional success. In this position, predictable in-person attendance is required; some evening/weekend hours during peak recruitment cycles. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Student Advising & Recruitment Advise prospective students on programs, requirements, and next steps. Lead campus tours and info sessions (in-person and virtual). Respond promptly to inquiries and maintain accurate CRM...

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Arizona College of Optometry The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs provides strategic leadership for all academic programs within the Arizona College of Optometry. Reporting to the Dean, this role oversees curriculum development and assessment, accreditation activities, academic policies, faculty academic performance, and student progression. The Associate Dean is a key member of the College’s senior leadership team, serves as a trusted advisor to the Dean, and ensures continuous alignment between academic operations, accreditation standards, and institutional goals. The Associate Dean assumes administrative responsibility for the College in the Dean’s absence. Primary Responsibilities Academic Leadership and Accreditation Lead curriculum development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement. Serve as the primary lead and liaison for Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) self-studies, progress...

ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University - Downers Grove Campus invites applications for a full-time Associate Program Director and Tenure-Track Academic Faculty position in the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) graduate program. The Associate Program Director reports directly to the Program Director. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment. Academic rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Responsibilities: Develop and provide leadership for a distance education program mirroring the curriculum of the in-person program. Prepare all accreditation documents for submission, as needed, for the distance education program. Oversee the development of the courses, the quality of the delivery, and all assessments. Work closely with the program director to ensure all resources are available for development. Provide insight into the program’s marketing and...

Summary The Testing Center Monitor will provide assistance with the administration and proctoring of professional computerized exams to all students at the Midwestern University University Testing Center.  This position reports to the Testing Center Manager. This is a part time position with hours that will vary throughout the year.  Testing Center hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 7:30pm. Testing Center Monitors will be offered shifts based on the exam schedule in the Testing Center.  Shifts will be a minimum of 2 hours.  Available hours will not exceed 19 hours per week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Monitor electronic and paper exams to make sure that students are following established testing rules. Assist students who have questions about exam process or testing procedures and consult with proctors as necessary to provide students with support. Stand and walk the testing center rooms for long periods of time to ensure the testing center...

The Assistant Professor Preclinical Faculty must have earned a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent.  A minimum of 3 years of experience in a general dental clinical practice is preferred.  The completion of a post-doctoral General Dentist Residency or training is preferred.  The candidate should have strong clinical expertise in the use of CAD/CAM technologies.  It is preferred that the Preclinical Faculty have some minimal level of teaching experience at an academic health center.  This individual should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities.  Reporting to the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education, the Assistant Professor Preclinical Faculty will: Advise the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education and the Directors of Preclinical Faculty on college-wide academic issues to assist in moving the institution to its vision of academic excellence Establish a welcoming atmosphere to improve morale and to...

The Assistant Professor Preclinical Faculty must have earned a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent.  A minimum of 3 years of experience in a general dental clinical practice is preferred.  The completion of a post-doctoral General Dentist Residency or training is preferred.  The candidate should have strong clinical expertise in the use of CAD/CAM technologies.  It is preferred that the Preclinical Faculty have some minimal level of teaching experience at an academic health center.  This individual should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities.  Reporting to the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education, the Assistant Professor Preclinical Faculty will: Advise the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education and the Directors of Preclinical Faculty on college-wide academic issues to assist in moving the institution to its vision of academic excellence Establish a welcoming atmosphere to improve morale and to...

Midwestern University’s Graduate Nursing Programs (GNP)  in Glendale, Arizona, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Graduate Nursing Programs include two Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. The successful candidate will work closely with the Program Director and other GNP faculty to develop and teach courses in the DNP and Masters programs. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience with curriculum development and teaching in MSN and DNP programs, mentoring students and faculty, and familiarity with graduate nursing program accreditation requirements. Additional faculty responsibilities include scholarly activities, student advisement, and service. Midwestern University  is an independent, not-for-profit university that provides graduate and postgraduate education in the health sciences. Midwestern University has two campuses, one in...

The Physical Therapy Institute at Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, invites applications from Physical Therapists to provide patient care and oversee students in the Therapy Institute. This position is benefit-ineligible and designed to provide ongoing part-time (up to 2 days/week) clinical coverage, with the potential for additional hours during periods of increased patient demand, provider leave, or temporary staffing needs. This position is clinic-based and does not include classroom teaching or didactic responsibilities.  Position Responsibilities include direct patient care within the Physical Therapy Institute, with clinical practice emphasis in outpatient musculoskeletal, geriatric, and neurological rehabilitation. The position will likely include supervision and mentoring of physical therapy students during patient care activities in only the clinical setting, consistent with the Institute’s educational mission. Adjunct faculty are expected to collaborate...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

The Department of Pharmacology at Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.  Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in pharmacology or a closely related field, at least two years of post-doctoral experience, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research.  The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the delivery of team-taught pharmacology courses that meet the needs of several health care graduate programs, including osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, biomedical sciences, physician assistant studies, and veterinary medicine.  Applicants are expected to participate in course administration as well as service activities within the university and the general scientific community. Applicants are expected to establish an independent research program capable of attracting extramural/NIH funding.  Field of research is...

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 Administrative Coordinator provides administrative support to the Biomedical Sciences Program faculty, office and lab staff, and students. In addition, they direct the weekly activities of a full-time and part-time administrative assistant and lead the office administration in consultation with the Program Director. The position reports directly to the Program Director of the Biomedical Sciences Program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate, organize and lead monthly meetings of the administrative staff to ensure that essential administrative functions of the program are accomplished in a timely and efficient manner Coordinate program recruitment efforts under the direction of the Program Director, including: identifying and registering for recruitment fairs and arranging travel and accommodations for the Program Director, faculty and staff at in-state and out-of-state recruiting fairs Coordinate student shadowing at the Multispecialty...