The Precision Medicine Program at Midwestern University’s Glendale, Arizona and Downers Grove, Illinois campuses invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, available in the 2022/2023 academic year. This 12-month position in the College of Graduate Studies is supported by a competitive salary and benefits package, and is fully funded by the institution. Applicants must have earned a PhD or equivalent degree with at least two years of postdoctoral experience and a strong commitment to excellence in the teaching of future healthcare professionals. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
We are seeking outstanding individuals dedicated to effective teaching and research in order to prepare our graduates to be leaders capable of providing the most advanced precision medical care to patients. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong and current genetics/genomics background. Bioinformatics skills are a plus. Previous experience with online teaching is desirable but not required. The ideal candidate would also have significant research experience in a relevant area such as genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, pharmacogenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, biomarker discovery, or microbiome studies, with the intention to address important biological problems.
This position involves a significant amount of teaching with highly motivated professional students, but also offers the opportunity to develop a strong research program and to engage in other scholarly activities. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an independent research program with the potential for attracting extramural funding. Midwestern University has an active research community with diverse interests that provide ample opportunity for collaborative research. A start-up package, office and research space, core facilities, and technical support will be provided.
This position is available on either our Downers Grove, Illinois campus (near Chicago) or on our Glendale, Arizona campus (near Phoenix), at the preference of the applicant.
Qualified and interested applicants should apply online at www.midwestern.edu. The following application materials must be submitted in PDF format:
1. Cover letter of application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Statement of research interests, including a description of future research plans
5. Contact information for three references
The search committee will continue accepting and reviewing applications until the position is filled. Additional inquiries may be directed to Garilyn Jentarra, Ph.D., Program Director, Precision Medicine Program at gjenta@midwestern.edu.
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and postgraduate education for students in the health sciences. Please visit our website at www.midwestern.edu for more information about our campus and programs.
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.
