Assistant Professor Primary Care (.FTE

Assistant Professor Primary Care (.5 FTE)

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Work type: PT
Location: West Des Moines
Categories: Faculty

Des Moines University (DMU) is seeking a passionate and collaborative part-time Internal Medicine faculty member to join our academic community. This 0.5 FTE role (approximately 20 hours per week) offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of physicians through engaging lectures, interactive labs, and other innovative teaching experiences. Reporting to the Chair of the Primary Care – Academic department, this position works closely with a dedicated team of faculty committed to advancing DMU’s mission of preparing exceptional health professionals through excellence in education and service.

• Participate in the planning, implementation and of learning activities for all educational opportunities provided by the department for levels of education to include, but not be limited to, classroom lectures, small group learning, simulation using both hi-definition manikins and human patient simulators, and clinical clerkship didactics for all University clinical programs.
• Participate in the continuous process of curricular innovation and revision, seeking methods to better integrate clinical learning throughout all the years of the curriculum.
• Perform related duties such as advising students on academic requirements and continued postgraduate education, act as advisor to student organizations, and participate in community outreach programs and functions.
• Serve on faculty committees, professional committees, and community organizations to impact the community and to advance the business of the University, the profession, and oneself when time allows.
• Participate in the interview process for prospective DO student if directed to do so by supervisor.

• 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.

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! 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. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about our benefits.

Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply .edu/employment.

Status:
Exempt

Des Moines University 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”). The EEO is the Law poster is available here. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.