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Faculty Osteopathic Manual Medicine, .3 FTE

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Work type: PT
Location: West Des Moines
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Faculty Osteopathic Manual Medicine .3 FTE

Job Posting

Des Moines University seeks a faculty member in the Department of Osteopathic Clinical Medicine (OCM), section of Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM), The candidate who is hired for this 0.3 FTE position will focus primarily on teaching and assessing students.

What you’ll do:

  • Teaching/supervising didactics, lectures & labs at the direction of the department chair.
  • Completing evaluations of students' clinical skill and knowledge.
  • Serving as a mentor for OMM Undergraduate Fellows.

What we’re looking for:

  • Have earned a Doctor of Osteopathy or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an AOA-accredited college of osteopathic medicine.
  • Board-eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of (specialty) or board-eligible/certified by the American Board of (specialty). Neuromuscular  Medicine board certification preferred but not required.
  • If board-eligible, must obtain certification within one year of employment.
  • Must possess significant experience in osteopathic manual medicine (e.g. completion of an undergraduate OMM fellowship, at least 25% of patient cae devoted to OMM, etc.)
  • Hold board eligible status or board certification in OMM/NMM or be board eligible or board certification in another specialty field and possess significant experience in OMM.
  • Be a member in good standing in all appropriate professional and governmental organizations.
  • Possess license to practice in the State of Iowa, or be eligible to gain license to practice in the State of Iowa.

*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.

In 2023 Des Moines University (DMU) relocated to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa. 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.

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: Osteopathic Clinical Medicine

Status:  Exempt

Work Schedule:  Tuesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Description

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