39 research jobs found

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology in Glendale, AZ invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.  The 12-month position is supported by a competitive salary and benefit package, fully funded by the institution. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, with at least 2 years of postdoctoral training, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching future healthcare professionals. The new faculty member will participate in team-taught courses offered by the department to osteopathic medical, podiatry, pharmacy, dental, optometry, veterinary, and health science students. Candidates with expertise in any area of microbiology or immunology are encouraged to apply, with preference given to applicants with formal training in immunology or virology, or whose research program is fundamentally grounded in one or both disciplines. The successful...

The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University, Downers Grove Campus, invites applications for a full-time Clinic Coordinator for the Speech-Language Institute within the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Program. The Speech-Language Institute (SLI) is the clinical education and service component of the SLP Program. The Clinic Coordinator reports directly to the SLP Program Director and works collaboratively with the Director of Clinical Education. This is a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-track clinical faculty appointment. Academic rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Clinic Coordinator provides leadership and coordination for the clinical education activities of the residential SLP Program and oversees the day-to-day operations of the SLI. The position supports high-quality graduate clinical education and client services. Responsibilities: Provide clinical education and supervision to graduate student clinicians. Coordinate the...

Midwestern University, College of Health Sciences, invites applications for the full-time (.8 FTE) position of Assistant Professor within the APA accredited Clinical Psychology Program on the Glendale, AZ Campus. The Clinical Psychology Program adheres to a practitioner-scholar model of training and awards a Doctor of Psychology degree (Psy.D.) to students who complete the program. The Program operates on a quarter system and students typically complete their training, including a pre-doctoral Internship, within four years. The Program also offers an optional Neuropsychology track and Health Psychology track for students interested in training in one of these major areas of study. Because Midwestern University offers degree opportunities in several graduate-level health care related areas, clinical students are afforded many opportunities to develop skills in integrated health and interdisciplinary collaboration. To be eligible for this position, the candidate should be a...

Associate Program Director, 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 Associate Program Director and 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 the populations they may serve. Health equity and education on health care disparities are integrated into the Program curriculum to prepare students to serve...

Are you passionate about shaping the future of veterinary medicine while working in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment? Midwestern University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Small Animal Internal Medicine specialist to join our growing academic and clinical team. This is more than a faculty position; it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. You will help educate and mentor the next generation of veterinarians, contribute to an evolving and innovative curriculum, and play a key role in the continued growth of an exceptional Internal Medicine program dedicated to compassionate, and evidence-based patient care. Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine. This appointment may be tenure-track or non-tenure-track, depending on the candidate’s professional goals and interests. The successful candidate will complete a collaborative team of four internists,...

Midwestern University, Physical Therapy Institute is announcing a 12-month, full-time, clinical faculty opportunity. This clinical faculty position is at the rank of clinical assistant professor and consists primarily of patient care in an outpatient setting treating predominantly patients with orthopedic conditions including TMD and vestibular conditions. Additional responsibilities include clinical teaching, scholarship, and service. The Physical Therapy Institute is located within the Multispecialty Clinic in Downers Grove, IL. This state-of-the-art facility encompasses both teaching classrooms, patient care and research spaces. Qualifications include : 1) entry-level or transitional DPT, 2) eligibility for licensure in Illinois, 3) two years of clinical experience 4) Candidates with specialization as an orthopedic clinical specialist will enhance the candidate’s application. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Efficiently and effectively, evaluate patients,...

Summary  The Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs provides direction and leadership for all clinical faculty, staff, and students in the Eye Institute to ensure quality student education and patient care. This position supervises and coordinates clinical operations in accordance with Midwestern University policies and procedures. The Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs demonstrates the professional skills and behaviors to promote comprehensive, cost-effective, and patient-focused care. The position provides leadership related to daily operations of the Eye Institute. The position is responsible for oversight of the clinical and education components of health care delivery, including clinical protocols and quality improvement that meet applicable laws governing licensure and certification. Administrative Duties and Responsibilities: Clinic Administration Develop and implement systems and standard operating procedures to ensure safety protocols and compliance with...

Summary The Clinical Simulation Educator is a 1.0 FTE position responsible for instructing in a simulation setting, including curriculum design, development, implementation, and assessment.  This employee will report to the Director of Clinical Skills and Simulation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design, coordinate, and evaluate simulation experiences across multiple health professions and programs for novice to experienced learners. Coordinate logistics for multi-program simulation activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication. Ensure alignment of simulation activities with learning objectives and best practices. Serve as course director or co-director for graduate-level, academic classes and/or electives as assigned, including but not limited to interprofessional education. Provide faculty development in the area of simulation-based pedagogy, debriefing techniques, and assessment strategies. Provide lectures,...

The Department of Physiology, College of Graduate Studies at Midwestern University 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. 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 in Osteopathic Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and other professional...

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) is seeking a full-time academic clinical faculty member. This position is a non-tenured 1.0 academic FTE for the Department of Osteopathic Family and Community Medicine which includes duties and responsibilities in teaching, scholarly activity, and service. Teaching Participate in curricular planning and faculty retreats. Course direct clinical courses. Develop, implement, and assess the curriculum as faculty in the pre-clinical and clinical courses. Teach clinical lectures, including developing the associated learning objectives and examination questions. Actively participate in the 4-year teaching program in AZCOM, including OMM labs, physical examination labs, SOAP note grading, OSCE’s, and OMM and ultrasound workshops, commensurate with training. Assist with training for affiliated and sponsored GME programs. Assist in the development of standardized patient cases for examinations, as requested Proctor/Score...

Summary The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is responsible for assessment of didactic and clinical education for the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) Dean’s office. The duties and responsibilities of this position will fall into four categories: teaching, research, service and administration. This position reports to the AZCOM Dean and requires a Ph.D. from an accredited college in an appropriate field. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs should remain current in his/her field of education, and demonstrate proven experience in teaching and academic leadership in medical education. This is a non-tenured, faculty position. Position requirements This position requires a Ph.D. from an accredited college in an appropriate field. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs must remain current in his/her field of education and demonstrate proven experience in teaching and academic leadership in medical education. Duties and Responsibilities Duties and...

Summary: The Department of Anatomy, College of Graduate Studies, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Instructor of Anatomy. The Department is responsible for teaching gross anatomy, histology, embryology, and neuroscience across multiple health professions programs. The instructor will primarily support the laboratory components of departmental courses, with a particular emphasis on gross anatomy using human dissection and prosection. Responsibilities include working closely with faculty and course directors to deliver high-quality laboratory instruction and student assessment. Candidates with experience in innovative teaching approaches, including e-learning, digital content development, flipped classroom methodologies, and the implementation of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence in education are especially encouraged to apply. Opportunities for classroom lecture delivery will be available based on...

Summary A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is immediately available to investigate the mechanisms of gut nutrient sensing and brain reward systems by intestinal Intrinsic Primary Afferent Neurons (IPANs) and their roles in obesity and diabetes development as part of an R01 funded project in Dr. Sinju Sundaresan’s laboratory at Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL. We are seeking hard-working, highly motivated, detail-oriented candidates with background in neuroscience and experience in rodent survival surgery, stereotaxic surgery, electrophysiology, rodent behavioral evaluation combining opto- or chemo-genetics, fiber-photometry, and head-mount miniature microscopy to join our research team. Experience in multi-omics, bioinformatics, and data analyses using R will be considered as assets. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision within a multidisciplinary, diverse group of scientists. This postdoctoral position offers...

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) is seeking an academic/clinical faculty member. This person will spend 0.4 FTE for the Department of Osteopathic Family and Community Medicine teaching clinical skills, lecturing, assisting with standardized patient testing of students, grading, and participating in clinical clerkship rotations. The remaining 0.6 FTE will involve clinical practice in the Family Medicine and/or Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinic of the Midwestern University (MWU) Multispecialty Clinic, depending on which specialty or specialties the faculty member has board certification. Teaching Participate in curricular planning and faculty retreats. Develop, implement, and assess the curriculum as faculty in the pre-clinical courses. Teach clinical lectures, including developing the associated learning objectives and examination questions. Actively participate in the 4-year teaching program in AZCOM, including OMM labs, physical examination...

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) is seeking an academic/clinical faculty member. This person will spend 0.2 FTE for the Department of Osteopathic Family and Community Medicine teaching clinical skills, lecturing, assisting with standardized patient testing of students, grading, and participating in clinical clerkship rotations. Applicant must be board certified by AOA or ABMS in the specialty. Teaching Participate in curricular planning and faculty retreats. Develop, implement, and assess the curriculum as faculty in the pre-clinical courses. Teach clinical lectures, including developing the associated learning objectives and examination questions. Actively participate in the 4-year teaching program in AZCOM, including OMM labs, physical examination labs, SOAP note grading, OSCE’s, and OMM and ultrasound workshops, commensurate with training Assist in the development of standardized patient cases for examinations, as requested Proctor/Score...

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) is seeking an academic/clinical faculty member. This person will spend 0.2 FTE for the Department of Osteopathic Family and Community Medicine teaching clinical skills, lecturing, assisting with standardized patient testing of students, grading, and participating in clinical clerkship rotations. Applicant will spend 0.2 FTE dedicated to program directorship for the ONMM Residency Program at the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic overseeing resident schedules, supervision and assessment. Applicant will spend 0.6 FTE clinic time which will include direct care of patients, supervision of students and supervision of ONMM residents in the hospital and/or clinic settings. Applicant must be board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and have an active, unrestricted license in Arizona. Teaching • Participate in curricular planning and faculty retreats. • Develop, implement, and assess the curriculum as faculty in the...

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 Pharmacology in Glendale, Arizona, available January 2027. 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, faculty recruitment,...

Position Overview Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical-track faculty position in Farm Animal General Practice . This is an exciting opportunity for a farm animal veterinarian who enjoys teaching, values hands-on clinical training, and wants to help shape the next generation of day-one-ready veterinarians in a collaborative and growing veterinary college. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of faculty members responsible for delivering the farm animal component of the DVM curriculum. This position is ideal for a clinician-educator who enjoys working directly with students in a practical, service-oriented teaching environment and who is interested in helping build and strengthen farm animal clinical education. This is a non-tenure, clinical-track position with up to 90% of the appointment devoted to clinical service and clinical teaching in the Large Animal Clinic. The remaining 10% will support preclinical...

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...

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...

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 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,...