29 science jobs found in Downers Grove, IL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEAN The Dean of the College of Health Sciences is responsible for the development and implementation of all academic and clinical programs for the College. The Dean provides leadership across Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Physician Assistant programs, overseeing professional education, practice, scholarly activities, and service. The Dean must unite and inspire the faculty, staff, preceptors, and students toward achievement of the College’s mission and goals. The Dean establishes short- and long-range goals, objectives, plans, and procedures for the College and oversees all operational activities.  The Dean collaborates with the other administrative team members of the University and fosters activities in the best interest of the College and University.  The Dean reports directly to the Sr. Vice President for operational matters and strategic planning.  The Dean serves as a member of the...

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  – Physical Therapy : Faculty responsibilities include teaching in the candidate’s area of expertise, scholarly activity, university/professional service, curriculum evaluation, and student mentoring. Individuals with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, neurologic specialist certification, and completion, or near completion, of a post-professional doctorate degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS) are encouraged to apply....

Summary The Optical Technician should have experience in utilizing specialized testing for use during patient care as well as a working knowledge of fitting and dispensing eyewear and contact lens ordering/verifications of varying complexity.  The candidate should demonstrate an interest in service, scholarly activity, and/or teaching in the field of eye care. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with faculty, residents, students, and patients. Strong organizational skills and effective communication are essential. This position works closely with the Clinical Care Lead of the Contact Lens Department, as well as faculty, staff, students, residents, and patients, and reports to the Clinic Manager of the Eye Institute. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Participate in University outreach activities. Follow the appropriate professional standards of care and clinic protocols. Assist in the identification of...

SUMMARY: The Sr. Administrative Assistant will provide support for the activities in the Clinical Education Department.  This position reports to the Clinical Education Support Manager with the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with student rotation orientations/didactics/ labs by preparing any and all necessary documentation, room assignments, attendance and campus access. Assist with rotation paperwork submissions. Maintain evaluation data for preceptors, didactics and labs. Perform RMS data entry including but not limited to rotation information, student evaluations, preceptor information and evaluations. Assist with the maintenance of student files including but not limited to final grade entry, filing and assist with the compliance of required paperwork. Order office supplies, books and any other necessary materials to keep the student rotations running smoothly. Process LOAs, check requests...

Summary    The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will participate in research programs of the college and is intended to be a maximum of a 3-year appointment (2-3 years is typical) renewed on an annual basis. It is required that the individual develops or participates in a research program that leads to publications and grants for external funding and supports the mission of the college. It is expected that the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will assist students, research assistant, research specialist, and faculty with research activities and maintenance of college laboratories.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities   • Plan and develop a research project that supports the mission of the college. • Participate in planning and designing of experiments followed by conducting experiments in the research project. Perform analysis of the data generated and prepare presentation of the data for publications and grants. • Write manuscripts and grants on the above...

Summary The Medical Assistant will help establish, maintain, and provide daily patient care and support to the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinics – Family Medicine Clinic providers.  This person works within a team to assist providers with outstanding medical care, including preventative medicine, health maintenance, and chronic care management. The Medical Assistant will provide exceptional customer service at all times. This position functions in a supportive capacity for clinic staff and physicians.  This individual must have the flexibility to work the scheduled clinic hours to ensure complete office coverage.  This position reports to the Medical Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administrative Duties Demonstrates excellent computer skills and becomes an “expert user” of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system Answers phones, checks fax and portal messages, and routes these messages to the appropriate team member Maintain records...

PGY-1 Community Residency Program description: Experience patient care in innovative community pharmacy settings. Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove campus (CPDG) is affiliated with an APhA/ASHP-accredited community pharmacy residency program in Chicago's western suburbs. Our partnership with Jewel-Osco Pharmacy allows residents opportunities to develop patient care skills in the community pharmacy setting while benefiting from the resources and teaching opportunities provided by CPDG. Our unique emphasis on developing both community pharmacy practice and teaching skills provides residents with numerous career and professional opportunities. Program highlights include: Provide innovative patient care services. Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate new and existing professional services. Gain practical pharmacy leadership and management experience. Develop ambulatory care practice skills with CPDG faculty specializing in medication therapy...

  Summary This individual will be responsible for serving in a coordination role for the Standardized Patient (SP) Program at the Midwestern University – Downers Grove campus. The position reports to the Standardized Patient Program Manager of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center – Downers Grove. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the recruitment, training and orientation of Standardized Patients. Monitor Standardized Patient (SP) performances. This includes all aspects of case portrayal such as delivering details, affect, fidelity and physical simulation. Observe videos of Standardized Patients for quality assurance purposes to ensure standardization and implement retraining or removal as needed. Oversee SP data base, attendance and assist in the preparation and monitoring of inventory needed for clinical education activities involving Standardized Patients. Administration and support of SP Payroll including data entry and timely submission...

The Assistant Professor Preclinical Faculty must have earned a DDS/DMD degree or equivalent.  A minimum of 3 years of experience in a general dental clinical practice is preferred.  The completion of a post-doctoral General Dentist Residency or training is preferred.  The candidate should have strong clinical expertise in the use of CAD/CAM technologies.  It is preferred that the Preclinical Faculty have some minimal level of teaching experience at an academic health center.  This individual should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities.  Reporting to the Associate Dean for Preclinical Education, the Assistant Professor Preclinical Faculty will: Work directly with students in the simulation clinic, supervising the development of hand skills in all areas of general dentistry Interact positively with students, treating all students as future colleagues. Be competent in teaching and demonstrating all...

The Department of Pharmacology at Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.  Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in pharmacology or a closely related field, at least two years of post-doctoral experience, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research.  The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the delivery of team-taught pharmacology courses for students in: osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, biomedical sciences, physician assistant studies, and veterinary medicine.  Applicants are expected to establish an independent research program capable of attracting extramural/NIH funding.  Field of research is open, but ideally will complement ongoing departmental projects in the areas of toxicology, molecular pharmacology, cancer pharmacology, and cardiovascular pharmacology.  Applicants are expected to participate in course...

Responsibilities:   Candidates are expected to be highly knowledgeable in the field of Ophthalmology, with particular interest in anterior segment and cataract care. The candidate must also be able to provide direct patient care and clinical instruction to professional students as well as residents, and be involved in interdisciplinary practice with other educational professionals. Candidates must be willing to actively participate in curricular assessment, professional development, student counseling and service activities within the college, university and the scientific community. Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in research and scholarly activities, and have a sincere commitment to optometric education, community service and patient care. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: a)    Teaching Developing and delivering lectures and/or laboratories for ophthalmology and surgical techniques, as assigned; Embracing and enhancing the...

Position Summary The CDMI curriculum comprises integrated oral health and basic science courses and modules emphasizing knowledge, skills and values in clinical areas and disciplines (e.g. Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Periodontics, etc.), as required for pre-doctoral education in general comprehensive dentistry. The Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for instruction and overall support of the CDMI curriculum, as assigned.  Instruction includes teaching in one-to-one, small group, plenary and demonstration settings. As well, in the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member is expected to demonstrate and facilitate the delivery of care as well as the use of electronic media as required.    Reporting Relationship In the Preclinical program, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Associate Dean, Preclinical Education. In the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Clinical Program Director. Working Relationships The...

Position Summary The CDMI curriculum comprises integrated oral health and basic science courses and modules emphasizing knowledge, skills and values in clinical areas and disciplines (e.g. Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Periodontics, etc.), as required for pre-doctoral education in general comprehensive dentistry. The Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for instruction and overall support of the CDMI curriculum, as assigned.  Instruction includes teaching in one-to-one, small group, plenary and demonstration settings. As well, in the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member is expected to demonstrate and facilitate the delivery of care as well as the use of electronic media as required.    Reporting Relationship In the Preclinical program, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Associate Dean, Preclinical Education. In the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Clinical Program Director. Working Relationships The...

The Clinical Assistant Professor – Periodontist Faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree, or equivalent, and a certificate of completion in a CODA accredited in post-doctoral training in Periodontics or must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of practice with primary focus of Periodontics. Candidates must be licensed or be eligible for and obtain licensure to practice dentistry in the State of Illinois. DEA License is also required. The ideal candidate will be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. The successful candidate will be an individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with students, faculty and patients. Reporting to the Assistant/ Associate Dean, Clinical Education, the Clinical Assistant Professor – Periodontist will: Patient Care Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice of Periodontics. Supervise the safe...

The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree, having a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in general dentistry. S/he should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty must be eligible for and obtain licensure in the state of Illinois and must be able to obtain an unrestricted DEA license.  Reporting to the Associate Dean for Clinical Sciences, the Clinical Faculty will: Work directly with students in the patient clinic, supervising all areas of general dentistry. Interact positively with students, treating all students as future colleagues. Demonstrate dental procedures on patients to students as needed. Be competent treating patient in all areas of general dentistry. Be a positive role model for students in professionalism. Have strong clinical experience in the use of CAD/CAM dentistry and lasers, being competent in...

The Clinical Assistant Professor- Implants faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree, having a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in general dentistry and (3) years’ experience with dental implant site preparation and placement.  Must be able to obtain an unrestricted DEA license.  S/he should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty must be eligible for and obtain licensure in the state of Illinois. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Clinical Sciences, the Clinical Faculty will: Work directly with students in the patient clinic, supervising all components associated with dental implant placement, including treatment planning, surgery, restoration (fixed and removable) and problem Interact positively with students, treating all students as future Demonstrate dental procedures on patients to students as Be competent treating patient in all areas of...

The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty should have earned a DDS/DMD degree, having a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in general dentistry. S/he should be a person committed to educating and empowering students with a wide range of clinical and academic abilities. The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty must be eligible for and obtain licensure in the state of Illinois and must be able to obtain an unrestricted DEA license.  Reporting to the Associate Dean for Clinical Sciences, the Clinical Faculty will: Work directly with students in the patient clinic, supervising all areas of general dentistry. Interact positively with students, treating all students as future colleagues. Demonstrate dental procedures on patients to students as needed. Be competent treating patient in all areas of general dentistry. Be a positive role model for students in professionalism. Have strong clinical experience in the use of CAD/CAM dentistry and lasers, being competent in...

Position Title: Assistant Professor, Pediatrics and Vision Therapy  Chicago College of Optometry     (Full-time non-tenure track faculty position) Responsibilities:   Candidates are expected to be highly knowledgeable in the field of Primary Eye Care, and either Pediatrics and Vision Therapy who can develop and teach courses and/or laboratories in the subject area. The candidate must also be able to provide direct patient care and clinical instruction to professional students as well as residents, and be involved in interdisciplinary practice with other educational professionals. Candidates must be willing to actively participate in curricular assessment, professional development, student counseling and service activities within the college, university and the scientific community. Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in research and scholarly activities, and have a sincere commitment to optometric education, community service and patient care. Primary...

The Midwestern University Physician Assistant Program is recruiting a board-certified Osteopathic or Allopathic Physician for a part-time Medical Director position (0.2 FTE-0.5 FTE). The physician should have earned a DO/MD degree and must be a licensed physician with at least three years of practice experience, preferably in a primary care setting. The Medical Director should be committed to medical education, have knowledge and vision about the role of physician assistants, and be able to support the implementation of program goals and competencies. Position Description   The Medical Director for the Physician Assistant Program has general responsibilities, as assigned and delegated by the Program Director, to support the PA program by providing knowledgeable medical guidance for program components in both the didactic and clinical years. The Medical Director should provide regular, competent medical guidance for those portions of the curriculum in which PA students learn,...

Summary The Data Coordinator is responsible for supporting and tracking compliance for the clinical education department with the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.  This position reports to the Clinical Education Support Manager.    Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain the RMS database, update student schedules including those with leave of absence, military requirements and the OMM Scholars. Run the spin scheduling program for tracks and sites. Provide continuous support for the students using RMS program. Create reports as needed including the following reports: evaluation, availability, payment, schedule, rotations and continuing medical evaluation. Provide documentation as needed for annual reports, accreditation, and COCA for both Pre-Doctoral and Post Doctoral requests. Work with ITS to update and maintain the functionality of the RMS program. Provide basic IT assistance to Clinical Education Coordinators. Receive, evaluate, track and...

Summary The Sterilization Assistant is responsible for conducting proper, sterilization techniques related to dental instrumentation, dental terminology, and proper infection control protocols as established by the College of Dental Medicine. This position is responsible for the dispensing, collecting, and processing of dental instruments, equipment, and consumable supplies utilized in the Dental Institute clinics. The position reports to the Supervisor of Sterilization and interacts significantly with faculty, staff, and students. Individuals in this position must be able to adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Disinfect mobile carts so that instruments can be transported to clinic dispensaries in a timely manner for both shifts. Responsible for inventory data used to maintain supplies in the department. Assist with data entry pertaining to supplies used in the dental clinic. Participate in...

Summary The Dispensary Assistant provides support in the dispensary and receiving area.  The Dispensary Assistant is responsible for the dispensing, collecting, processing and general care of dental instruments, equipment and all supplies utilized in the Dental Clinic.  The position reports to the Supervisor of Dispensary for the Dental Clinic and must be able to adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the dispensing of all disposable and fixed assets such as instruments, equipment and dental products to the Practice Assistants, students and clinical faculty members as needed with a professional demeanor. Fill internal orders for the Dental Institute by utilizing the axiUm Inventory software. Process external orders which include obtaining and submitting invoices, entering UPC and product codes, updating pricing, dispensing back orders, track expiration dates, and returning of defective...

Summary The Security Officer is responsible for the security of the University and its property and may be scheduled to work on holidays and weekends. The position reports to the Security Shift Supervisor. The hours of this position will be Thursday-Monday from 3:30pm-12am. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Patrol University property on foot, bicycle and vehicle, to identify hazardous conditions, take corrective measures to reduce or eliminate inappropriate behavior. Contact and coordinate with Downers Grove police as needed. Respond to calls for service, including but not limited to, locking/unlocking classrooms, offices, dorms, medical suites, exam rooms and buildings. Provide motorist assistance for dead batteries and provide emergency medical response utilizing patient assessment to contact EMS or if necessary, utilize cardio pulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator and basic first aid. Conduct investigations, prepare written reports,...

Summary The Sterilization Assistant is responsible for conducting proper, sterilization techniques related to dental instrumentation, dental terminology, and proper infection control protocols as established by the College of Dental Medicine. This position is responsible for the dispensing, collecting, and processing of dental instruments, equipment, and consumable supplies utilized in the Dental Institute clinics. The position reports to the Supervisor of Sterilization and interacts significantly with faculty, staff, and students. Individuals in this position must be able to adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Disinfect mobile carts so that instruments can be transported to clinic dispensaries in a timely manner for both shifts. Responsible for inventory data used to maintain supplies in the department. Assist with data entry pertaining to supplies used in the dental clinic. Participate in...