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Animal Caretaker (.5)
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West Des Moines
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| DMU is seeking an Animal Caretaker (.5) who will be responsible for the general care of animals in the animal care facility on weekends, holidays and during the absence of the full-time Animal Caretaker. |
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Regional Simulation Center Technical Specialist
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Des Moines
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| The Regional Simulation Center Technical Specialist will coordinate with staff of the Regional Simulation Center at 3200 Grand to design, prepare, train, operate, support, and assess all technical aspects of educational programs being conducted in the Regional Simulation Center. Additionally, this position will function as the technical leader for new and current inventory of technical simulation equipment essential to the efficient operation of the Regional Simulation Center. |
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Exercise Instructor
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West Des Moines
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| We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Yoga Instructor to join our team on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate will have a passion for yoga and a desire to share their knowledge and expertise with others. The Yoga Instructor will be responsible for leading yoga classes, developing and implementing yoga programs, and providing guidance and support to students, faculty, and staff. |
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Standardized Patient
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West Des Moines
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| In a clinical-like setting (in-person or online), portrays cases similar to what learners would encounter in actual clinical settings. Simulated patients are expected to consistently and accurately portray trained cases including typical emotions, behaviors and symptoms. Responsible for memorizing a script and recalling actions performed by learners to document performance and skill level of each learner consistently and accurately. Case portrayals may include communication, physical examination or both. Simulated patients may also provide feedback and/or assess learners using specific measurement tools. Participation in group or individual training is expected in order to prepare for case portrayal. Work hours are variable and on an on-call basis. |
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Human Simulation Program Manager
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West Des Moines
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| The Human Simulation Program Manager will provide daily management and oversight of the Human Simulation Program. This position will use an evidence-based approach to drive quality in human simulation programming. The Human Simulation Program Manager will collaborate with program faculty and Human Simulation Educators to develop and implement human simulation events, especially complex and detailed projects such as human simulation online and Interprofessional Education (IPE) events. |
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Director Undergraduate Clinical Affairs
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West Des Moines
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| The Director of Undergraduate Clinical Affairs will oversee internal daily operations of the department and develop and maintain clinical rotations training sites affiliated with Des Moines University (DMU). In maintaining the quality of its clinical rotation sites, this position will directly supervise and coordinate Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (DMU COM’s) clinical coordinator team. This position will be responsible for cultivating relationships with hospitals and preceptors to align college and university goals to deliver effective clinical education for our 3rd and 4th year students. This leadership position is also responsible, in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, for identifying potential sites for undergraduate education opportunities. The Director serves as a liaison for the DMU COM and will support compliance, facilitate communication, and interface with accreditation agencies and clinical institutions. This position will report to the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs within the COM Dean’s office. |
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Chief Information Officer
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West Des Moines
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| It is an amazing time to join Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences. We are excited to launch our search for a new Chief Information Officer. The departing CIO is leaving the department — and the university — in a great position.
The new CIO will have the opportunity to build on recent successes while inheriting a team that is talented, dependable and highly regarded across the institution. This is a wonderful opportunity for a new leader to join our team.The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the principal technology leader for the university. Operating as a highly collaborative leader, the CIO drives DMU’s ongoing commitment to support and promote the strategic use of information technology to advance DMU’s overall mission and strategic goals.
The CIO is responsible for leading the development of the technology vision and strategy and day-to-day operations to ensure customer success and optimal management of the university’s complex integrated technology environment. The CIO facilitates institution-wide strategic IT planning, budgeting, policies and compliance. Further, the CIO serves as DMU’s senior spokesperson and subject matter expert on administrative, student support and academic information systems issues.
The CIO provides the vision and leadership inclusive of all IT-related operations, including DMU’s HIPAA-covered clinic and a state-of-the-art simulation lab (with a regional sim lab in the works). The responsibilities necessitate a customer-service-focused commitment to meeting the diverse information and communications needs that exist across academic and operational units. The CIO will extend the university’s use of technology to support existing on-campus and online programs and additional degree programs that may be developed in the future. |
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Department Chair of Physiology and Pharmacology
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West Des Moines
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| At DMU, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of Medicine and Health Sciences. The Chair is responsible for executing administrative, educational, research, and clinical functions of the Department; managing all faculty, including full-time, part-time, adjunct, emeritus, volunteer, and guest faculty, as well as non-faculty positions; and providing leadership for curriculum instruction and scholarly activity, including research, publications, and funding.
Responsibilities include maintaining accreditation of departmental programs, supporting College and University accreditation processes, and assigning faculty FTE distribution across teaching, research, service, and clinical service to meet institutional needs.
The Chair oversees faculty time allocation, departmental budgets, Promotion and Tenure plans, and faculty development opportunities to ensure the educational and financial strength of the Department. Additionally, the Chair represents the department within the College and University organizational structure.
The Chair duties will reflect approximately 25% of the appointment with the remainder dedicated to faculty responsibilities, including teaching, research, and service. While the offered rank upon hire will be determined by the Rank, Tenure and Promotion policy, we anticipate most candidates will meet the requirements of associate or full professor. |
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Computational Fellow
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West Des Moines
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| We seek a highly motivated and experienced individual for the position of Computational Fellow with a focus on data science, bioinformatics, and data analytics. The successful candidate will lead innovative research projects, contribute to shared resources, mentor students, secure funded grants, and publish scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals. |
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Assistant Professor Physician Assistant
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West Des Moines
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| Work collaboratively with the Program Director, program faculty and staff, and other university departments to create and maintain an exceptional educational program for physician assistant (PA) students. All faculty positions include teaching, scholarly activity, and service responsibilities, and may or may not include administrative duties or clinical practice opportunities. |
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Athletic Trainer
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West Des Moines
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| Athletic Trainers are healthcare providers who specialize in providing primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, along with rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic Trainers will provide onsite coverage at the MidAmerican Rec Plex or at other affiliate locations as needed for a wide variety of sports. Athletic Trainers will assist with leading, supervising, and instructing performance classes, clinics, and camps. In addition, athletic trainers will provide education to athletes, families, coaches, DMU students, and the community on injury prevention, sports rehabilitations, and performance enhancement while providing exceptional customer service. |
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Faculty Public Health Short Contract
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Des Moines
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| Teaches courses and / or advises students in the MPH and/or MHA program curricula. |
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Athletic Trainer PRN
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West Des Moines
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| Athletic Trainers are healthcare providers who specialize in providing primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. |