DMSc Online Adjunct Lecturer: Clinician Educator

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences; West Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty Member to support the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program by mentoring advanced practitioners through a clinically relevant curriculum.

You will teach or coordinate online courses, develop course content, and participate in accreditation activities while maintaining high standards of student-centered instruction. The role emphasizes collaboration within a forward-thinking academic team in Iowa and nearby states.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant field such as physician assistant/associate, public health, health administration, or education.
• Familiar with innovative teaching methodologies and effective student evaluation.
• Applicants located in Iowa preferred; other nearby states may be considered.
• Commitment to high-quality, student-centered instruction and program accreditation activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach and/or coordinate online courses in the DMSc program with clear communication and syllabus prep.
• Develop innovative teaching methods and assess learning outcomes.
• Create or modify course content and assessments based on feedback and curricular mapping.
• Participate in instructor evaluation and accreditation activities.
• Complete university-required training and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Online teaching

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Educational research

Education

Graduate degree (DMSc, DHS, PhD, EdD, etc.) in related field

Job description

Des Moines University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty Member to support the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program by mentoring advanced practitioners through a clinically relevant curriculum.

You will teach or coordinate online courses, develop course content, and participate in accreditation activities while maintaining high standards of student-centered instruction. The role emphasizes collaboration within a forward-thinking academic team in Iowa and nearby states.