The Biomedical Sciences (BMS) program of the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Midwestern University (MWU – Glendale, Arizona, USA) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in genetics at the Assistant Professor rank. The BMS program offers one- and two-year multidisciplinary Masters-level degrees in Biomedical Science. Candidates must possess a PhD degree, with relevant post-doctoral training. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years demonstrable teaching and research experience in genetics at the graduate level. Preference will be given to applicants who have extensive knowledge in informatics or applied statistical methods. The position is teaching-intensive, but also requires community service and the development of a research program capable of attracting external funding.

Qualified candidates should submit by email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, as well as contact information for at least three professional references to Christina Taylor, Sr. HR Specialist, Midwestern University @ ctaylo@midwestern.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2009 and continue until the position has been filled.

MWU is an independent institution committed to the education of health care professionals (http://www.midwestern.edu). The Glendale, Arizona campus houses five colleges (osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, and health sciences). In addition to the BMS program, the College of Health Sciences (CHS) has programs in podiatric medicine, occupational and physical therapy, physician assistant, cardiovascular perfusion, nurse anesthesia, and clinical psychology.