Assistant Professor Primary Care (.5 FTE)

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Professional development funding

Wellness facilities access

Paid time off

Employee engagement programs

Job summary

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences seeks a passionate Academic Internal Medicine Faculty Member in a part-time role averaging 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE). The position focuses on medical education, mentorship, and student engagement within the Primary Care–Academic Department.

Reporting to the Chair, the faculty member will contribute to classroom instruction, develop labs and clinical skills experiences, and support educational initiatives advancing the department and University

Qualifications

• D.O. or M.D. degree from accredited medical school.
• Board-eligible/certified by ABIM or AOB-Internal Medicine.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time clinical Internal Medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, small-group instruction, and clinical skills sessions across DMU health sciences programs.
• Develop and facilitate laboratories and clinical skills experiences; support curriculum initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Mentorship

Student engagement

Education

DO or MD degree

Job description

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.

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.

Position Description