Assistant Professor- Anatomy

Midwestern University, Assistant Professor, Anatomy

The Department of Anatomy invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Applicants must be able to teach human gross anatomy and cadaver dissection lab. Individuals with postdoctoral experience and additional teaching expertise in embryology, histology, or neuroanatomy will be given preference. Applicants are expected to be able to establish an independent research program capable of attracting extramural funding. Departmental research areas include immunology, neuroscience, biological anthropology, and anatomy. Review of applications will begin on May 18, 2018 and close when the position is filled.

Applicants should submit an application packet through MWU’s online job board.
1. Visit midwestern.edu
2. In the ‘Quick Links’ drop-down menu, select ‘Employment at MWU’
3. Under ‘Resources’, select ‘Employment at MWU’
4. See ‘For a list of our current job openings, click here’
5. Select ‘Illinois’ for location and ‘Faculty’ for job category

Your application packet must include:
• Cover letter
• CV
• Application
• Contact information for 3 references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests

Applicants may send inquiries to: Latha Malaiyandi, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, Department of Anatomy, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Dental Medicine – Illinois, Midwestern University, 555 31st St., Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515, lmalai@midwestern.edu.

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. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. 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.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veterans status, in accord with 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a).