Assistant Professor- IL- Pathology

Midwestern University - Downers Grove; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays and vacation days

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

On-site wellness facility

Job summary

A private, not-for-profit health sciences university seeks an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Pathology. The ideal candidate should have a terminal degree and a strong background in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology. Responsibilities include teaching and mentoring students in various programs. The position requires strong research capabilities and the development of an independent research program. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and provided work-life balance with competitive time off.

Qualifications

• A minimum two years of postdoctoral experience is required.
• Candidate expected to develop their own research program.
• Strong research background is required.
• Minimum two years of postdoctoral experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach in osteopathic medical, optometry, dental, and precision medicine programs.
• Mentor students involved in laboratory research.
• Contribute to the research and teaching missions of the Department of Pathology.

Skills

Extensive background in Anatomic Pathology

Extensive background in Clinical Pathology

Extensive background in Laboratory Medicine

Extensive background in Molecular Biology

Strong teaching skills

Strong mentorship skills

Research program development

Education

D.O., M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

The Department of Pathology in the College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, Downers Grove Campus offers a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants should minimally hold a D.O., M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent terminal degree with an extensive background in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology/ Laboratory Medicine and Molecular Biology. A minimum two years of postdoctoral experience is required. A strong research background is required, and the candidate is expected to develop their own research program. The ideal candidate will have strong teaching skills as well as strong mentorship skills for students involved in laboratory research. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in one or more of the following programs: osteopathic medical, optometry, dental, and precision medicine. Additional teaching responsibilities may arise in accordance with the needs of the programs at Midwestern University.

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. Your online application should include a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least three professional 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 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.

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 and regulation. 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.