29 professional services jobs found in Downers Grove

Summary The Practice Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the College of Dental Medicine - Illinois Simulation Clinic, including the management and taking inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies. The Practice Assistant works in multiple areas within the College of Dental Medicine - Illinois Simulation Clinic. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Studies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Professionalism & Collegiality Model and ensure professional and collegial behavior among Student Doctors, Faculty Members, and Staff. Maintain a positive working environment. Provide an environment of high-quality, open and respectful communications. Equipment, Instrument, and Consumable Supplies Participate in the cycle of equipment, delivery units, manikins, instruments, and supplies. Prepare and deliver instruments and material carts. Check out equipment, instruments, and supplies. Check...

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 committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. The candidate 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 Education, the Clinical Assistant Professor will: Work directly with students in the patient care clinic, supervising all areas of general dentistry.  Interact positively with students, treating all students as future colleagues. Be competent in treating patients and demonstrating procedures on patients to students in all areas of general dentistry. Be a positive role model for students in professionalism.  Adhere to CDMI protocols, guidelines, calibrations, and policies in the delivery of dental care in the CDMI Dental Institute....

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 committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. The candidate 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 Education, the Clinical Assistant Professor will: Work directly with students in the patient care clinic, supervising all areas of general dentistry. Interact positively with students, treating all students as future colleagues. Be competent in treating patients and demonstrating procedures on patients to students in all areas of general dentistry. Be a positive role model for students in professionalism. Adhere to CDMI protocols, guidelines, calibrations, and policies in the delivery of dental care in the CDMI Dental Institute....

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 committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. The candidate 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 Education, the Clinical Assistant Professor will: Work directly with students in the patient care clinic, supervising all areas of general dentistry. Interact positively with students, treating all students as future colleagues. Be competent in treating patients and demonstrating procedures on patients to students in all areas of general dentistry. Be a positive role model for students in professionalism. Adhere to CDMI protocols, guidelines, calibrations, and policies in the delivery of dental care in the CDMI Dental Institute....

The Assistant Professor - Preclinical faculty must have earned a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent. A minimum of 3 years of experience in general dentistry. The completion of a post-doctoral General Dentist Residency or training preferred. It is preferred that the candidate has a minimal level of teaching experience at an academic institution and/or health center. The candidate should have clinical experience in the use of CAD/CAM, laser, and emerging technologies in dentistry. The candidate 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 and on scheduled times at the 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...

The Assistant Professor - Preclinical faculty must have earned a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent. A minimum of 3 years of experience in general dentistry. The completion of a post-doctoral General Dentist Residency or training preferred. It is preferred that the candidate has a minimal level of teaching experience at an academic institution and/or health center. The candidate should have clinical experience in the use of CAD/CAM, laser, and emerging technologies in dentistry. The candidate 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 and on scheduled times at the 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Position Summary Midwestern University seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the University’s information technology and digital transformation efforts. The CIO will provide executive leadership for enterprise systems, academic and clinical technologies, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data governance, and IT service delivery across a multi-campus environment. The CIO will play a critical role in advancing the University’s academic mission, supporting education and operations, strengthening cybersecurity and compliance, and ensuring that technology investments align with institutional priorities, accreditation standards, and long-term strategic planning. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Governance Develop and implement a comprehensive IT strategy that supports the University’s mission, academic programs, clinical operations, research activities, and administrative functions. Serve as a...

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,...

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 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 Dean of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine is the chief academic officer responsible for the development and implementation of all academic and clinical programs for the College. The Dean provides leadership in osteopathic medical professional education and practice, including research, scholarly activities, and service. The Dean must unite and inspire the faculty, staff, preceptors, and students toward achievement of the College’s mission and goals. The Dean establishes short-range and long-range goals, objectives, plans, and procedures for the College while overseeing all operational activities. The Dean collaborates with the other leadership team members of the University and fosters activities in the best interest of the College and University.  The Dean represents the College to all external audiences, including state and national osteopathic medical organizations. The Dean reports directly to the Vice President and Chief Academic Officer for operational matters,...

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...

Position Summary The CDMI curriculum comprises integrated oral health and basic science courses and modules emphasizing knowledge, skills and values in clinical areas and disciplines (e.g. Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Periodontics, etc.), as required for pre-doctoral education in general comprehensive dentistry. The Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for instruction and overall support of the CDMI curriculum, as assigned.  Instruction includes teaching in one-to-one, small group, plenary and demonstration settings. As well, in the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member is expected to demonstrate and facilitate the delivery of care as well as the use of electronic media as required.    Reporting Relationship In the Preclinical program, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Associate Dean, Preclinical Education. In the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Clinical Program Director. Working Relationships The...

Position Summary The CDMI curriculum comprises integrated oral health and basic science courses and modules emphasizing knowledge, skills and values in clinical areas and disciplines (e.g. Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Periodontics, etc.), as required for pre-doctoral education in general comprehensive dentistry. The Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for instruction and overall support of the CDMI curriculum, as assigned.  Instruction includes teaching in one-to-one, small group, plenary and demonstration settings. As well, in the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member is expected to demonstrate and facilitate the delivery of care as well as the use of electronic media as required.    Reporting Relationship In the Preclinical program, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Associate Dean, Preclinical Education. In the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Clinical Program Director. Working Relationships 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...