The Department of Physiology in the College of Graduate Studies at Midwestern University Glendale (http://www.midwestern.edu/programs_and_admission/az_osteopathic_medicine/physiology.html)  invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in physiology at the rank of Assistant Professor available in the 2024/2025 academic year. Individuals must have a PhD degree in Physiology or a related field. Research experience at the postdoctoral level is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate effective teaching potential and prior teaching experience in human physiology is highly preferable.

The successful applicant will contribute in a team-teaching approach to meet the needs of several healthcare education graduate programs, including Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Nurse Anesthesia, Dentistry, Optometry, Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. Experience teaching human physiology in addition to the candidate’s area of expertise, is preferable. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the physiology faculty to develop didactic lectures and active-learning techniques to serve the educational needs of our students. Candidates whose research areas complement current research strengths are encouraged to apply. Start-up funds and laboratory space are available for the applicant to launch and maintain a successful research program.

About the Department. The Physiology Department is within the College of Graduate Studies (CGS) and consists of eight full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty who share the common goal of providing a robust foundation in both physiology teaching and research for our student populations. Departmental teaching is supported by administrative office staff, modern classroom and lecture hall facilities and a student testing center. The faculty is highly collegial with diverse research interests, including intestinal dysfunction, exercise training and diabetes/obesity/neurodegenerative disease, neural mechanisms of vocal learning, caveolins and insulin signaling, neurophysiology and evolution of vocal control, neural control of breathing and the role of phthalates on reproductive health. Faculty research is complemented by a staff of three research technicians who work in the adjacent Foothills Science Building and the Therapy Institute.

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. 

The following application materials must be submitted with your application: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages), a statement of current and future research goals (1-2 pages), and the names (with contact information) for at least three professional references.  The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about this position, contact Layla Al-Nakkash, PhD, Chair, Department Physiology, at lalnak@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.

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, 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.