Assistant Professor Primary Care (.5 FTE)

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking a passionate and collaborative Academic Internal Medicine Faculty Member to join our Primary Care–Academic Department in a part-time role averaging 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE). This is an exciting opportunity for a physician who is enthusiastic about medical education and committed to shaping the future of healthcare through innovation, mentorship, and student engagement.

Reporting to the Chair of the Primary Care–Academic Department, this faculty member will play an integral role in delivering a dynamic and learner-centered educational experience. Working alongside a dedicated team of Primary Care faculty, the successful candidate will contribute to classroom instruction, develop and facilitate laboratories and clinical skills experiences, and support a variety of educational initiatives that advance the mission and priorities of both the department and the University.

If you are energized by teaching, value academic collaboration, and enjoy inspiring learners as they prepare for careers in medicine, we invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to DMU.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver engaging medical education by planning, facilitating, and assessing a variety of learning experiences, including classroom lectures, small-group instruction, simulation activities, and clinical clerkship didactics across DMU's health sciences programs.
• Support curricular excellence and innovation through active participation in curriculum development, continuous improvement initiatives, student advising and mentorship, admissions interviews, and fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes student success.
• Contribute to the University and broader community by serving on committees, supporting student organizations, participating in outreach efforts, completing required training, and collaborating on special projects that advance the mission of DMU and the profession.

What we are looking for:

• D.O. degree from a COCA accredited college of osteopathic medicine or an M.D. degree from an LCME accredited college of medicine.
• Board-eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine or board eligible/certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.
• If board eligible, must obtain certification within one year of employment.
• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years of full time clinical experience in Internal Medicine or a related fellowship trained clinical practice.

*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Total Rewards:

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution toward the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges — the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and the College of Health Sciences. DMU offers graduate-level professional degree programs in anatomy, biomedical sciences, health care administration, medical science, occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and public health.

Located in West Des Moines, part of Iowa’s capital metro, DMU provides a collaborative, student-centered academic environment. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks in board exam performance, certification pass rates and medical residency match outcomes. Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. Our 88-acre campus in West Des Moines brings the entire academic community together in one collaborative, future-focused environment, while the Des Moines University Clinic serves patients within the DMU32 Health and Business Complex in downtown Des Moines. Our state-of-the-art campus features technology-rich, flexible learning environments that support innovative teaching and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Modern research facilities include a vibrant open-concept laboratory that fosters collaboration, accelerates discovery and empowers faculty and students to advance the health sciences.

DMU enhances our community’s quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders, providing expert and compassionate patient care, serving the community in diverse ways and contributing to the vitality of central Iowa.

At DMU, you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of medicine and health sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents:

CV/Resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: Primary Care Academic

Status: Exempt

Position Description