Clinical Adjunct Faculty, Instructor - College of Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Program

Join a forward-thinking academic team shaping the future of healthcare education. As an Adjunct Faculty Member in the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program, you will engage and mentor advanced practitioners through a dynamic, clinically relevant curriculum designed to elevate leadership and practice. We welcome candidates based in Iowa, as well as those in Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana, who are committed to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals through high-quality, student-centered instruction.

What you’ll do:

• Teach and/or coordinate courses in the online Doctor of Medical Science program related to area of content expertise. Teaching courses includes preparation of the syllabus, preparation of learning materials, frequent and clear communication with students and other program faculty, strong faculty engagement and presence in the online course, and responsiveness to student questions (via email or in the course site)
• Seek and evaluate innovative educational methodologies to improve teaching and learning activities.
• Create or modify course content, assessments, and/or teaching style based on assessment results, professional development experience, and curricular mapping results.
• Participate in instructor evaluation, assessment of student academic achievement and demonstrate modification of teaching techniques in accordance with assessment feedback.
• Participate in program accreditation activities as assigned.
• Participate in and successfully complete all university-required training.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Faculty should hold the appropriate graduate degree, (e.g., DMSc, DHS, PhD, EdD, etc.) in physician assistant/associate, public health, health administration, or education or a closely related discipline relevant to the department’s academic curricula.
• Must be familiar with innovative teaching methodologies and effective student evaluation methods.
• Candidates located in Iowa are preferred; however, applicants from Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, or Indiana may also be considered.

*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges– College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs.

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. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

DMU enhances our community’s quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents: Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: Physician Assistant - Academic

Status: Exempt