17 nurse jobs found in Downers Grove

Summary The Senior Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Associate Dean, Preclinical Education, and is responsible for providing clerical, administrative, and project support to the Office of the Associate Dean, Preclinical Education, for the College of Dental Medicine-Illinois (CDMI). The incumbent maintains a current knowledge of CDMI’s policies, processes, and procedures to ensure efficiency and the integrity of the Program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Greets and screens incoming visitors in a professional manner, managing the needs of the visitor and, where indicated, promptly notifying the appropriate person of their arrival. Efficiently and accurately coordinates, updates, and maintains the calendar of events, schedules, appointments, and meetings for the faculty and the students’ quarterly and annual activities, rotations, and assignment calendars as required. Prepares a variety of technical, statistical, financial, and narrative reports,...

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;...

Summary: The Research Assistant provides research support to the research endeavors of the faculty of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. The Research Assistant is expected to assist in the training of students, design and execution of research experiments, collection and analysis of data, generation of figures and presentations for the collected data, and revising manuscripts that involve these data. This position reports to the Chair of the Department. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs standard research procedures in cell and molecular biology (western blot, RT-PCR, qPCR, chromatin immunoprecipitations, cell culture and harvesting of human cell lines, immunofluorescence (IF), RNA & DNA purification, molecular cloning, etc.) under supervision of principal investigators Performs other duties that will include working with laboratory animals. Assists in the development of new protocols Provides direction and guidance to students...

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...

Summary The Research Assistant is a grant-funded position and will be assisting in a research laboratory. Duties will include participation in analytical work (e.g., HPLC/LCMS) and experimental work (e.g., cells, rodents, etc). This position reports to a Principal Investigator/Professor.      Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work is performed under direct supervision by the Principal Investigator or a senior member of the lab. Perform a wide variety of standard research procedures in the animal and analytical laboratory with supervision, following established procedures and protocols Track results, compile data using appropriate formats and graphs, and analyze data with training and supervision Enter data and review 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 Trains...

Summary The Security Officer is responsible for the security of the University and its property and may be scheduled to work on holidays and weekends.  The position reports to the Security Shift Supervisor.  The hours for this position are Thursday- Monday from 11:30 pm- 8:00 am.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Patrol University property on foot, bicycle, and vehicle, to identify hazardous conditions, take corrective measures to reduce or eliminate inappropriate behavior. Contact and coordinate with Downers Grove police as needed. Respond to calls for service, including but not limited to, locking/unlocking classrooms, offices, dorms, medical suites, exam rooms and buildings. Provide motorist assistance for dead batteries and provide emergency medical response utilizing patient assessment to contact EMS or if necessary, utilize cardio pulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator and basic first aid. Conduct investigations, prepare written...

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 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...

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...

Summary The He Lab in the Precision Medicine Program at Midwestern University (Downers Grove) is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to join our research program focused on chronic pain and addiction pharmacology. The anticipated start date is November 1, 2025, with an appointment duration of up to four years, renewable annually. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to work on our project related to chronic pain and opioid pharmacology. Your responsibilities will be, including but not limited to, designing and carrying out experiments, presenting research results in oral presentations, drafting manuscripts, and mentoring graduate and professional students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design and carry out experiments Report findings, in oral and written forms, and draft manuscripts Maintain detailed and accurate experimental records for publication and reporting purposes Participate in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and campus-wise seminars...

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: Work directly with students in the simulation clinic, supervising the development of hand skills in all areas of general dentistry Interact positively with students, treating all students as future colleagues. Be competent in teaching and demonstrating all...

Responsibilities:   Candidates are expected to be highly knowledgeable in the field of Ophthalmology, with particular interest in anterior segment and cataract care. 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 ophthalmology and surgical techniques, as assigned; Embracing and enhancing the...

The Midwestern University Clinical Skills and Simulation Center (CSC) invites applications for on-call (part-time) adjunct faculty positions to instruct American Heart Association ACLS and BLS courses, located on the Downers Grove, Illinois Campus.  Adjunct Instructor jobs entail creativity and the ability to follow standard AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) / BLS (Basic Life Support) curriculum. The instructor should have practical experience in performing the skills taught and the ability to communicate the skills to students in a clear and precise manner. Duties and responsibilities: Competent in effective delivery of AHA ACLS information and materials Competent in effective delivery of AHA BLS information and materials. Courses will primarily be geared toward Midwestern University Healthcare Programs where ACLS and/or BLS will be required curriculum for graduation of several programs.   Instructors must be able to adapt their teaching to the level of the...

The Clinical Assistant Professor- Implants faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree, having a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in general dentistry and (3) years’ experience with dental implant site preparation and placement.  Must be able to obtain an unrestricted DEA license.  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. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Clinical Sciences, the Clinical Faculty will: Work directly with students in the patient clinic, supervising all components associated with dental implant placement, including treatment planning, surgery, restoration (fixed and removable) and problem Interact positively with students, treating all students as future Demonstrate dental procedures on patients to students as Be competent treating patient in all areas of...