47 research jobs found

Summary Midwestern University – Glendale campus invites applications for a Research Assistant position in the Department of Physiology within the College of Graduate Studies. This position supports a grant-funded research program in reproductive physiology and toxicology focused on the effects of environmental chemicals on reproductive function. This is a full-time, grant-funded position, and continued employment is contingent upon ongoing grant support. The work schedule may vary between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday The Research Assistant will play a central role in in vivo mouse-based research, with primary responsibility for the management and experimental use of mouse models. This includes maintaining and overseeing mouse colonies, coordinating breeding strategies, performing animal handling and sample collection, and ensuring compliance with all animal care and use protocols. In addition to animal work, the Research Assistant will provide technical...

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...

Summary Midwestern University (MWU) handles a wide variety of research-related agreements and manages a growing intellectual property (IP) portfolio. The IP & Contracts Administrator will provide paralegal and administrative support, with contract review and revision serving as a core and ongoing function of the role across both our Arizona and Illinois campuses. The position  can be based on either the Downers Grove, IL campus or the Glendale, AZ campus in the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP) and reports to the Senior IP and Contracts Administrator. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Contract-Related Work Performed Assist the Senior IP and Contracts Administrator with contract-related administrative tasks. Assist in the review, editing, and tracking of research-related contracts, grants, and technology transfer contracts with private industry, academic and non-profit institutions, and state, local, and federal entities while keeping...

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...

Summary Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a non-tenure/clinical-track faculty position in Equine Primary Care/General Practice. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, highly functioning team that focuses on providing the highest level of patient-centered care for equine patients while instructing veterinary students on rotations in the Large Animal Clinic. This position emphasizes clinical service and clinical teaching, with up to 90% of the appointment devoted to these responsibilities at the Large Animal Clinic (LAC). The remaining 10% effort will support preclinical laboratory instruction, university service, and scholarly activities. The successful candidate will provide equine clinical service on ambulatory basis and occasionally on haul-in outpatient clinics. A well-stocked practice vehicle and technical assistance will be provided.  About Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health...

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...

Summary The Manager of Patient Accounts is responsible for the revenue cycle for the Multi-Specialty Clinics located in Downers Grove, Illinois. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Patient Accounts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities   Organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the following: clinic patient scheduling, registration, cashiering, refunds to patients and third parties, billing/collection activities, cash application, and provider insurance credentialing. Work in conjunction with University Administration, Clinic Administration and various academic programs to reach and maintain financial and accounts receivable goals, establish policies and procedures, monitor HIPAA and HiTech compliance, and develop and maintain excellent customer service. Interview, hire, train, manage, develop, and evaluate patient account staff members. Ensure that all Federal, State, and other third-party billing, collecting, and follow-up requirements and...

Summary The Anatomical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting the Anatomical Laboratory Manager in support of various academic goals including preparation for academic activities for multiple courses utilizing three Anatomical laboratories, a multipurpose laboratory, and several other learning spaces. Other activities include assisting the Anatomical Laboratory Manager with maintaining the laboratories, equipment, anatomical specimens, and inventory. This individual will be supporting the laboratories but will not be performing research. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain cleanliness, repair, and organization of laboratories (three Anatomical, multipurpose, and several other learning spaces), instruments, equipment, models, supply rooms, and AV rooms Assist Anatomical Laboratory Manager with record keeping, processing, maintenance, and disposal associated with donors and non-human specimens With oversight of the Course Director and/or...

Position Summary The Executive Assistant, Board Relations Liaison provides high-level administrative, operational, and strategic support to the President, and Vice Presidents within the Executive Office while serving as the primary liaison between the University’s Board of Trustees and institutional leadership. The position manages sensitive and confidential institutional information, academic governance documents, Board operations, trustee communications and engagement, executive events, and cross-campus administrative workflows. This role supports effective institutional governance by ensuring timely coordination, adherence to bylaws, policies, and regulatory requirements, and seamless communication among executive leadership, trustees, and key University stakeholders. The position requires exceptional organizational acumen, independent judgment, discretion, professionalism, and the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with a high degree of accuracy and...

Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in shelter medicine.  This appointment can be tenure-track or clinical-track, depending on the applicant's goals.  This is a full-time position. The successful candidate will provide clinical instruction to students on shelter medicine rotations and rotating interns, will help develop and implement a comprehensive shelter medicine program, will participate in mobile spay/neuter and TNR events, and will provide instruction to students in didactic courses and clinical skills laboratories within the DVM curriculum. The following qualifications are required: DVM or equivalent degree Significant shelter or community medicine experience, including the ability to practice high-volume/high-quality spay/neuter surgery Evidence of excellent clinical and communication skills A strong commitment to meeting the needs of students, and an understanding of student-centered learning...

Summary The Specialty Care Veterinary Technician supports the Companion Animal Clinic of the Animal Health Institute by providing advanced, patient-focused care in Specialty Services. This role includes performing complex technical procedures, managing critically ill patients, assisting with advanced diagnostics and interventions, providing client communication, and delivering high-level student instruction. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical competency, critical thinking skills, adaptability under pressure, compassion, and a strong commitment to education in a teaching hospital environment. Technicians are placed into a Level I, II, or III role based on demonstrated clinical competency, experience, leadership, and teaching proficiency.  Advancement through levels reflects increased autonomy, technical mastery, case management responsibility, and contribution to student education and hospital operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (all levels)...

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 Executive Assistant provides comprehensive, high-level administrative, operational, and strategic support to the Vice Presidents within the Executive Office. This role serves as a critical operational partner responsible for handling sensitive institutional data, managing academic governance documents, coordinating logistics for events and guests, and collaborating in cross-campus administrative workflows. This position requires an exceptional degree of organizational acumen, absolute discretion with confidential and legally privileged information, independent judgment, and a highly collaborative professional demeanor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide high-level administrative support, including drafting, editing, and proofreading complex emails, memos, executive summaries, and multi-campus communications on behalf of the Vice Presidents, always operating with confidentiality, independent judgment, and knowledge of office organization,...

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...

The Dental Lab Coordinator is a full-time staff position at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Reporting to the Dental Laboratory Manager, this position serves as the laboratory’s primary hands-on resource for modern digital dental laboratory workflows while maintaining competency in traditional laboratory techniques. The Dental Laboratory Coordinator supports the daily execution, troubleshooting, quality control, and continuous improvement of fixed, removable, implant, and appliance workflows using modern digital and conventional lab systems.  The position works closely with the Laboratory Manager and ITS team, faculty, staff, students, external laboratories, and vendors to implement approved technologies and maintain efficient, reliable, and educationally sound laboratory operations.  This position will report to the Dental Laboratory Manager. This role involves working across various educational and clinical settings. Occasional travel may...

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...