Faculty Development and Educational Support Specialist

Current Job Openings – Des Moines University; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution towards medical plan

10% retirement match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Des Moines University is looking for a Faculty Development and Educational Support Specialist to enhance student success and faculty engagement through innovative academic support. The role involves designing workshops and providing coaching to students while fostering faculty growth in instructional practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in instructional design or a related field and has at least one year of experience in higher education. Des Moines University offers a competitive salary starting in the mid- to upper-60,000 range along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in instructional design or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in instructional design or faculty development.
• Experience with educational technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support and coaching to health professions students.
• Design and deliver workshops for student success.
• Coordinate faculty development initiatives and workshops.

Skills

Instructional design

Educational technology

Coaching

Faculty development

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, we are committed to advancing excellence in health professions education—and that begins with supporting the educators who shape the next generation of clinicians. The Faculty Development and Educational Support Specialist plays a key role in strengthening teaching effectiveness and fostering faculty growth through innovative development programming, collaborative workshops, and individualized instructional coaching. Positioned within the Center for Educational Enhancement, this role also contributes directly to student success by providing academic support services that help health professions students thrive in a rigorous learning environment. If you are passionate about educational innovation, faculty engagement, and advancing learner success, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the university community.

What you’ll do

• Provide individualized academic support and coaching to health professions students, focusing on evidence-based learning strategies, exam preparation, time management, and academic skill development.
• Design and deliver workshops, group sessions, and online programming that promote student academic success and professional development.
• Coordinate and support faculty development initiatives, including workshops, communities of practice, and peer review of teaching programs.
• Provide instructional design consultation to faculty on course development, learning outcomes alignment, assessment strategies, and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Collaborate with campus partners to advance teaching excellence, support student success initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement through data tracking, resource development, and program evaluation.

What we are looking for

• Master’s degree required in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, adult education, health professions education, or a related field. Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in instructional design, faculty development, or a closely related role in higher education.
• Experience in a health sciences or medical education setting preferred.
• Experience facilitating professional development programming for faculty or adult learners.
• Experience with learning management systems and educational technology tools.
• None required. Certificates in instructional design, coaching, or educational technology preferred.

Total Rewards

DMU offers competitive salaries. For this position, the anticipated starting salary is in the mid- to upper-60,000 range, with the final offer determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

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.