Assistant Professor- IL- Anatomy at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois

Job Description:

The Department of Anatomy, at Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the College of Graduate Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and competitive based on national pay scales. The position includes a research start-up package.

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree and a minimum of two years of postdoctoral training (teaching, research, or equivalent work experience) is required. Evidence of an emerging independent research program and documented record of scholarly activity is expected.  

The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching and will have a demonstrated track-record of teaching gross anatomy with human cadaver dissection labs. The Department is introducing curricular changes which will require the development of new lectures integrating content across the disciplines of gross anatomy, embryology, and histology, thus, candidates with teaching expertise in the latter two fields will be prioritized. Department teaching responsibilities include team-taught courses in the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Dental Medicine Illinois, Chicago College of Optometry, and the Physician Assistant and Physical Therapy programs in the College of Health Sciences. The role may also involve teaching anatomical courses in the upcoming Veterinary Medicine program thus individuals with both gross human and comparative vertebrate anatomy experience are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent research program capable of attracting extramural funding. The College of Graduate Studies offers research support in the form of startup funds, lab space, shared research staff support and equipment, intramural funding opportunities, access to state-of-the-art equipment in a core facility (https://www.midwestern.edu/research/core-research-facility-downers-grove), and a collaborative environment that ensures research success.

The selected candidate will join a vibrant and diverse department whose research strengths that include metabolism and skeletal muscle function, nerve regeneration and plasticity, development of the auditory system, myelination and demyelinating diseases, fear-conditioning response and sleep disorders, biological anthropology, and vertebrate paleontology. There are also opportunities for collaborative research with faculty in various other departments and colleges across both Midwestern University’s Downers Grove and Glendale campuses.

The position is currently open. Applications will be reviewed as received and the search will close when the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered (see below for required documents)

Applicants may send inquiries to Michele Fornaro, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, Department of Anatomy, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, 555 31st  St., Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515, mforna@midwestern.edu..

If you would like to learn more about this position, please submit your application through Midwestern University’s online job board at https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu. 

To be considered, your application must be completed in the application tracking system and the following must be attached:

• Cover letter


• CV


• Statement of Teaching Philosophy


• Statement of current and future research plans, including plans for future extramural funding, research development plan and possible funding sources


• Contact information for 3 references

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post- graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences, public health, precision medicine and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth. The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, accredits the University. We encourage you to visit  
www.midwestern.edu for additional details about our dynamic University.

The Downers Grove, IL campus of Midwestern University is located on a beautiful, wooded, 105- acre campus just 25 miles west of Chicago, IL. There is easy train and expressway access to the academic, cultural and recreational amenities of the city and greater Chicagoland area.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.  We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.  We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.  We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.  Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. 

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with
all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.