Announcing One Tenure Track Faculty Position

MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY

College of Health Sciences

Physical Therapy Program

555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL  60515

Position Descriptions: The Midwestern University (MWU) Physical Therapy Program is seeking an individual to join the faculty of its established in-person DPT program. Applications are invited for a 12-month full-time/tenure track physical therapy faculty position. Rank, salary, and tenure status are commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Responsibilities and Qualifications
: Faculty responsibilities include teaching in the candidate’s area of expertise, scholarly activity, university/professional service, curriculum evaluation, and student mentoring.  Applications are being considered at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.  Rank will commensurate with experience.  Individuals with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, specialist certification and completion, or near completion, of a post-professional doctorate degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS) are encouraged to apply. Evidence of scholarly preparation and a strong potential to develop in the area of scholarship are preferred. Applicants should be eligible for physical therapy licensure in Illinois and have at least 3 years of clinical experience. A record of prior teaching experience, scholarly productivity, and professional service will enhance a candidate’s application. Preference will be given to candidates whose background and experience can build on the expertise of the current faculty members. Applicants with expertise in musculoskeletal and/or pediatric physical therapy will be given preference. The possibility to provide clinical care at the MWU’s Multispecialty Clinic’s Physical Therapy Institute exists to allow continuation of clinical certification.

The Physical Therapy Program offers students a well-designed in-person curriculum, enabling graduates to effectively and successfully meet the demands of working in today's healthcare community. Students and faculty form a partnership in learning and developing skills necessary for life-long learning. The PT Program provides opportunities for students from a variety of healthcare professions to work together and build collaborative relationships. The faculty members bring with them a wealth of experiences in physical therapy, and with the support of the clinical community, provide students with a dynamic, state-of-the-art professional education.

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) is dedicated to the highest standards of excellence in the education of professionals who will meet the healthcare and service needs of the community in a wide range of academic and practice settings. The CHS programs in Illinois include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, physician assistant, and clinical psychology. 

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit institution of higher learning committed to the graduate education of healthcare professionals. MWU, located on a beautiful, spacious 105-acre campus 25 miles west of Chicago, includes the College of Health Sciences, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago College of Pharmacy, College of Dental Medicine-Illinois, College of Graduate Studies, and College of Optometry, with a new program in Veterinary Medicine planned. A state-of-the-art Multispecialty Clinic is located near the campus. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs and 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 healthcare team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth. Visiting Chicago will provide opportunities to view the city’s wonderful architecture and experience fabulous restaurants, professional sports teams, museums, music festivals, beaches, and parks. MWU is conveniently located near multiple interstate highways and public transportation systems allowing easy access to recreational and family-friendly regions in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana.

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. 

If interested, please submit your application packet through MWU's online job board: 1) Visit https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu; 2) Select ‘View current job openings’; 3) Filter by Location to ‘Illinois Campus Downers Grove’ and by Job category to ‘Faculty’; Select Assistant Professor - IL - Physical Therapy Program. Your application packet should include: Cover Letter (upload as an attachment), Statement of Teaching Philosophy (upload as an attachment), Curriculum Vitae (upload as an attachment), and Application (you will be prompted to complete the online application).

If you have questions, please contact Janey Prodoehl, PT, PhD (Search Committee Chair) at 630-515-6451 or jprodo@midwestern.edu.

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.