Contribute to other courses through lectures, laboratory
instruction, small-group activities, clinical skills training, and
other teaching responsibilities.
Participate in competency-based examinations, mock interviews,
and other student assessment activities.
Serve as a faculty mentor and support students’ academic and
professional development.
Participate in College events, including orientation, the White
Coat Ceremony, and commencement.
Clinical Education
- Provide clinical instruction and supervision for students in a
clinical setting.
- Model patient-centered care, clinical reasoning,
professionalism, and effective communication.
- Support the College’s efforts to provide high-quality clinical
training opportunities for students.
Research and Scholarly Activity
- Maintain scholarly activity consistent with faculty
expectations.
- Mentor and supervise students participating in research and
scholarly projects.
- Contribute to the advancement of podiatric medical education
and clinical practice through scholarly work.
Admissions and Service
- Participate actively in applicant interviews and other
admissions-related activities throughout the admissions cycle.
- Serve on College and University committees as assigned, which
may include the Curriculum Committee, Promotion and Graduation
Committee, and other academic or administrative committees.
- Participate in faculty development and other College and
University initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the Arizona
College of Podiatric Medicine.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from a college accredited
by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.
- Completion of an approved podiatric residency training
program.
- Eligibility for podiatric medical licensure in Arizona.
- Board certification or board-qualified status, with
demonstrated progress toward board certification within the
applicable eligibility requirements.
- Previous clinical experience.
- Commitment to teaching, student mentorship, collaboration, and
service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous teaching experience in a podiatric medical, medical,
or other health professions education program.
- Experience serving as a course director or contributing to
curriculum development.
- Experience with laboratory, small-group, simulation, or
clinical skills instruction.
- Experience supervising students in a clinical setting.
- Experience with research, scholarly activity, or student
research mentorship.
- Demonstrated interest in admissions, committee service, and
institutional engagement.
Application Information
Applicants should submit the following materials through the
Midwestern University employment website at
https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu :
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to:
Jeffrey Jensen, DPM, FACFAS
Dean, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine
Midwestern University
19555 N. 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
Jjense1@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 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.
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