Assistant Professor Primary Care (.5 FTE)

About the role

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.

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.

Total Rewards

• 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.

About

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges — the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and the College of Health Sciences. DMU offers graduate-level professional degree programs in anatomy, biomedical sciences, health care administration, medical science, occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and public health. Located in West Des Moines, part of Iowa’s capital metro, DMU provides a collaborative, student-centered academic environment. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks in board exam performance, certification pass rates and medical residency match outcomes. 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. Our 88-acre campus in West Des Moines brings the entire academic community together in one collaborative, future-focused environment, while the Des Moines University Clinic serves patients within the DMU32 Health and Business Complex in downtown Des Moines. Our state-of-the-art campus features technology-rich, flexible learning environments that support innovative teaching and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Modern research facilities include a vibrant open-concept laboratory that fosters collaboration, accelerates discovery and empowers faculty and students to advance the health sciences. DMU enhances our community’s quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders, providing expert and compassionate patient care, serving the community in diverse ways and contributing to the vitality of central Iowa.