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At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, people thrive with top-tier benefits, real support for well-being and room to grow.

With its bold vision and 10 graduate medical and health sciences degree programs, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is preparing tomorrow’s exceptional health workforce. We are proud to be a partner in our local community and a global leader in medical and health sciences education. We emphasize a welcoming and collaborative culture and strong shared governance to amplify each of our employees’ voices and work.

Faculty and staff have exceptional opportunities to learn and collaborate.

Our mission in preparing the next generation of health care professionals is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, you can personally impact the future of health care.
Explore our current openings to see where you fit in.

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Staff and faculty enjoy a 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, professional development funding, tuition assistance and waivers, on-site Wellness Center and so much more.

At DMU, we value professionals who bring distinct perspectives, lived experiences and a passion for inclusive health care. Cultural competence isn’t just a goal — it’s part of the work we do every day.

A meaningful career in medicine and health sciences education begins with the right environment. We hope you’ll find yours here.

The Wellness Center is a state-of-the-art facility that offers group workout classes , weight and cardio machines, personal trainers, health incentive programs, intramural sports and a nutritional test kitchen .

DMU is the first and only college or university in the nation to achieve platinum status for its wellness program , the highest honor bestowed by the Wellness Councils of America.

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has earned a Best of District VI Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education for a video featuring one of its distinguished alumni.

Jason Semprini, Ph.D., MPP, assistant professor of public health at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, was named to the inaugural cohort of Academy Health’s Champions for Health Services and Prevention Research program

A multi-year study led by Shane McClinton, P.T., D.P.T., Ph.D., shows that combining physical therapy with standard podiatry care for plantar heel pain improves patients’ quality of life while also cutting long-term health care costs.

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences 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”). For more information view the Know Your Rights:
Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

The university is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an email to human resources or call  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Des Moines University publishes an annual security report and makes it available to all current and prospective students and employees. The report contains a description of DMU’s safety and security-related policy statements and procedures and includes statistics of crimes reported over the past three years to DMU officials about incidents occurring on campus locations or nearby public property.

The report also includes information about ways to stay safe and report security-related incidents. You may view the current annual security report online or request a printed copy of the report by contacting the building services manager at  .