79 science jobs found

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 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 Passionate about educational excellence and eager to help advance the future of veterinary medical education? Midwestern University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, Arizona, invites applications for a Senior Instructional Designer to play a key role in the design, enhancement, and continuous improvement of selected courses within the veterinary curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished instructional design professional to join a mission-driven college that values innovation, collaboration, and student-centered learning. We seek a highly collaborative and experienced professional who excels at partnering with faculty to create thoughtful, engaging, and well-aligned learning experiences. The Senior Instructional Designer will work closely with selected instructors to take a deep dive into one to two courses per quarter, with an initial emphasis on distance education. This role is well suited for a professional who enjoys translating...

Position Summary The Director of Clinical Skill provides leadership for the design, coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of the clinical skills curriculum across all eight quarters of the pre-clinical curriculum. Working closely with the Clinical Skills Laboratory Manager, veterinary technicians, course faculty, and college leadership, this individual will ensure thoughtful course sequencing, strong curricular integration of clinical skills with foundational sciences and medical knowledge, and high-quality assessment of clinical and professional competencies. The role includes oversight of laboratory experiences, simulation-based instruction, and skills assessments, with a focus on preparing students for clinical rotations and contemporary veterinary practice. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide overall leadership for the structure, coordination, and implementation of the college’s clinical skills curriculum. Collaborate with the Clinical...

Position Summary The CDMI curriculum comprises integrated oral health science and basic sciences emphasizing knowledge, skills and values in clinical general dentistry, including specific disciplines of dentistry (e.g. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontics, etc.) as required for pre-doctoral education in general comprehensive dentistry. The Endodontist Clinical Assistant Professor is responsible for the Endodontic instruction of predoctoral students, direct provision of patient care, didactic instruction of predoctoral students, peripheral oversight of day-to-day clinic operations, contribution to the development of the CDMI curriculum and, as assigned, faculty calibration. Reporting Relationships The Full-time Endodontist Clinical Assistant Professor reports to the Assistant/Associate Dean, Clinical Education. Working Relationships The Full-time Endodontist Clinical Assistant Professor interacts...

The Department of Pathology, College of Graduate Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology. The successful candidate will participate in team-taught Pathology courses within our medical and health professions programs and will be expected to establish an independent research program. Applicants with demonstrated teaching expertise will be prioritized. Review of applications will begin immediately and will close when the position is filled. Qualifications are MD or DO with a completion of a pathology residency or a PhD with at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience with demonstrated expertise in Pathology. The candidate will work under the supervision of the Chair and be responsible for assigned lectures in the School of Medicine Pathology courses as well as the Dental/Optometry basic science courses. Service to university committees, etc., is also expected. Tenure track...

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...

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...

Responsibilities: Candidates are expected to be highly knowledgeable in the field of Cornea and Contact Lenses, who can develop and teach courses and/or laboratories in the subject area. The candidate must also be able to provide direct patient care and clinical instruction to professional students as well as residents, and be involved in interdisciplinary practice with other educational professionals. Candidates must be willing to actively participate in curricular assessment, professional development, student counseling, and service activities within the college, university, and the scientific community. Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in research and scholarly activities and have a sincere commitment to optometric education, community service, and patient care. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: a)   Teaching Developing and delivering lectures and/or laboratories for cornea and contact lenses and related areas, as assigned;...

Responsibilities:  Candidates should have strong expertise in Primary Eye Care and Pediatrics/Vision Therapy, and be able to develop and teach courses and/or laboratory sessions in these areas. The candidate must also be able to provide direct patient care and clinical instruction to professional students as well as residents, and be involved in interdisciplinary practice with other educational professionals. Candidates must be willing to actively participate in curricular assessment, professional development, student counseling, and service activities within the college, university, and the scientific community. Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in research and scholarly activities and have a sincere commitment to optometric education, community service, and patient care. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: a)    Teaching Developing and delivering lectures and/or laboratories for the area of specialty and related areas, as assigned;...

A nn o u n c i n g One Tenure Track Faculty Position M IDWESTERN UNIVERSITY C ollege of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Program 555 31 s t St r eet , Downers Grove, IL 60515 Position Descriptions: Midwestern University (MWU) Physical Therapy Program in Downers Grove, IL, is seeking an individual to join the faculty of its established in-person DPT program. Applications are invited for a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track physical therapy faculty position, which includes serving as Co-Director of Clinical Education (Co-DCE). Rank, salary, and tenure status are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Co-DCE has administrative responsibilities in addition to the traditional faculty roles. The primary administrative responsibilities of the co-DCE are to plan, coordinate, administer, monitor, and assess clinical experiences in coordination with the academic and clinical faculty. The co- DCE serves as a liaison between the academic...

Midwestern University, College of Health Sciences, invites applications for the part-time (.6 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...