Assistant Professor - Department of ...

COSGP - Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines University seeks a clinically focused physician educator to join the Division of Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM). This role blends building a meaningful clinical practice with hands-on teaching and mentorship across OMM disciplines.

The position centers on delivering high-quality primary care, including osteopathic manual medicine, while engaging in academic activity such as lectures, labs, student evaluation, and mentorship of OMM scholars and residents.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Osteopathy or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an AOA-accredited college.
• Board-eligible/certified by the AOBO or ABO (specialty).
• If board-eligible, certification must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Significant experience in osteopathic manual medicine (e.g., OMM fellowship/scholarship).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care with osteopathic manual medicine and manage an active patient panel.
• Meet clinical productivity and quality benchmarks; participate in peer review and quality improvement initiatives.
• Precept medical students in clinical settings and mentor OMM scholars and residents.
• Contribute to teaching across lectures, labs, and clinical instruction, including student evaluation and assessment.
• Engage in service activities including committees, admissions, community outreach, and compliance responsibilities.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Mentorship

Quality improvement

Education

DO degree from AOA-accredited college

Job description

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking a clinically focused, mission-driven physician educator to join the Division of Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM). This role offers a unique opportunity to build a meaningful clinical practice while shaping the next generation of physicians through hands‑on teaching and mentorship. The position is primarily dedicated to delivering high‑quality primary care, including osteopathic manual medicine, complemented by a defined and impactful commitment to academic engagement.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive primary care, integrating osteopathic manual medicine, while managing an active patient panel and supporting clinic operations
• Meet clinical productivity and quality benchmarks; participate in peer review and quality improvement initiatives
• Precept medical students in clinical settings and mentor OMM scholars and residents
• Contribute to teaching across lectures, labs, and clinical instruction, including student evaluation and assessment
• Engage in service activities, including committees, admissions, community outreach, and required compliance responsibilities

What We Are Looking For

• Have earned a Doctor of Osteopathy or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an AOA‑accredited college of osteopathic medicine.
• Board-eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of (specialty) or board-eligible/certified by the American Board of (specialty).
• If board-eligible, you must obtain certification within one year of employment.
• Must possess significant experience in osteopathic manual medicine (e.g. completion of an undergraduate OMM fellowship/scholarship)
• experience teaching OMM, completion of an OMM/NMM residency, etc.
• Be a member in good standing in all appropriate professional and governmental organizations.

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 towards 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 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.

Department: Primary Care

Division of Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM)

Status: Exempt

Des Moines University is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information and other characteristics protected by law ("protected class"). Applications from candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.