This is a part-time (0.3 FTE, average 12 hours per week) academic position focused entirely on the education of medical students. There are no assigned clinical responsibilities with this role. Preference is given to applicants with medical or surgical subspecialty, radiology, or neurology training. The successful candidate will teach both specialty-specific content aligned with their expertise and more general undergraduate medical education topics across the preclinical and clinical curriculum. These duties span multiple aspects of medical student education and are well suited to experienced DO/MD candidates with a strong interest in teaching.

What you’ll do:

• Teach specialty-specific content aligned with the candidate’s training and expertise within the prescribed preclinical curriculum (College of Osteopathic Medicine and other programs), as well as contribute to broader undergraduate medical education topics across the curriculum. Educational activities may include relevant organ systems, physical diagnosis, standardized patient encounters, ultrasound laboratory sessions, and medical and surgical simulation.
• Prepare and deliver educational content to students in both formal classroom settings and other instructional formats. Flexibility and willingness to teach general UME topics outside of one’s specialty area are expected.
• Collaborate within the department and across programs to support curriculum development and delivery for both specialty-related and general medical education content, including providing curricular framework for students on clinical rotations related to the faculty member’s specialty. Acting as a clinical preceptor is not a requirement of this role.
• Serve as an academic advisor to osteopathic medical students and provide guidance to students pursuing medical or surgical subspecialty careers. Support applicable student organizations as appropriate.

What we are looking for:

• D.O. degree from a COCA accredited college of osteopathic medicine or M.D. degree from LCME accredited school of allopathic medicine.
• Current board certification by applicable boards.
• Prior academic experience in a medical school setting or residency training program desirable.
• Four years of experience in medical practice preferred.
• Faculty member is expected to maintain an active clinical practice.
• Possess license to practice in the State of Iowa or be eligible to gain license to practice in the State of Iowa.

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

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges– College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs.

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. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

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

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:

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

Department: Specialty Medicine

Status:  Exempt

About Des Moines University

Founded in 1898 in Iowa’s capital city, Des Moines University is a postgraduate medical university comprised of three colleges – College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and College of Health Sciences – that offer nine graduate degree programs. Des Moines University combines the top advantages in medical education available today: an expert faculty, a rigorous and relevant curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, a dynamic and diverse research environment, and a supportive, inclusive community of students and faculty active in learning and service. By consistently producing outstanding graduates who excel in their careers, DMU maintains one of the strongest reputations in the sphere of American medical education.

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