Assistant Professor- IL- Physiology
About The Position
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 healthcare programs. Faculty members are eligible for joint appointments in additional colleges based on research or teaching collaborations. Candidates are expected to establish an independent biomedical research program with the potential to attract extramural funding. The area of research is flexible, and both internal and external collaborative opportunities are strongly encouraged. Support for research activities includes access to a newly developed core equipment facility with strengths in histology, confocal imaging, and molecular and analytical biology. The MWU Animal Resource Facility is AAALAC accredited, and the institution holds NIH R15 (REAP) eligibility status. Dedicated laboratory space and start-up funds are provided to support the candidate’s research endeavors.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree
- At least two years of post-doctoral training
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong background in general physiology
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching human renal and/or respiratory physiology
Responsibilities
- Team-teach in both discipline-specific and integrated basic science courses.
- Establish an independent biomedical research program with the potential to attract extramural funding.
- Engage in research activities utilizing core equipment facilities.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short/long term disability
- Pet insurance
- Flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account
- Competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Child care subsidy reimbursement program
- Identity theft protection
- Employee assistance program
- On-site wellness facility with a fully equipped fitness facility
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
