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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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EMT PRN
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West Des Moines
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| The EMT position at the Des Moines University Clinic at the Mid-American Energy RecPlex involves providing on-site medical support during sporting events. The role is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of athletes of all ages, requiring adherence to state law and effective communication with coaches and medical personnel. |
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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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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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Simulation Technician
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West Des Moines
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| Under the direction of the Director of Simulation, the Simulation Technician will provide comprehensive setup and implementation support, including planning, coordinating, and executing of simulation activities and services. Using industry standards and established best practices, this individual will be responsible for supply inventory and stocking, set-up and clean-up of simulation spaces for safe and optimal learning environments, set-up, maintenance, and inventory of equipment, assisting with the implementation of events as directed including the operating of audiovisual equipment, computer software, and manikins, check-in, participant instructions, proctoring, functioning as a Standardized Patient or simulated healthcare provider in simulations, and supporting Basic Life Support instruction. |
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Academic Assistant College of Osteopathic Medicine
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West Des Moines
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| Responsible for providing clerical and administrative support for the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) courses, labs and Academic Clinical and Basic Science department faculty. |
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Human Simulation Educator
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West Des Moines
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| The Human Simulation (HS) Educator participates in a wide array of activities associated with the HS Lab. They coordinate the logistical design of the event, working in collaboration with course directors to create or improve assessment and testing materials used in testing encounters. Train and educate Simulated Patients (SPs) for specific cases according to curricular requirements and standards of best practice. Ensure consistent training of SPs, monitor SP performances by completing quality assurance, provide appropriate and constructive feedback and coaching. Leads, coordinates, manages, and contributes to testing events, practicums, and other types of events taking place in the department. Provides support to the HS Lab Manager by assisting in recruiting, screening, and interviewing potential SPs. |
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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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Grants Manager
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West Des Moines
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| Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Research, the incumbent manages the full lifecycle of grants, and sponsored program administration including identification of funding sources, grant and contract proposal assistance, grant writing assistance, development and review, proposal submission, grant and contract negotiation, sub-award issuance, and post-award administration (both financial and non-financial) related to funding provided in the form of gifts, grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts from external funding sources (e.g., federal agencies, state agencies, private companies, or foundations) that provide support for research, teaching, and learning, and service mission of the university. Keeping faculty and appropriate staff apprised of the status of grants, current contract or grant policies, regulations, and guidelines made by granting agencies and campus offices; acting as the liaison between principal investigators (PIs) and granting agencies, University offices, etc.; and meeting with faculty and staff to identify research interests and to develop funding strategies and plans. In collaboration with research leadership, supports identified goals for future organizational performance implements assigned tasks, and uses resources needed to attain them, ensuring compliance with university and sponsor guidelines. The position supports the Executive Director of Research in the management of grant programs and partnerships. The responsibilities of the Grants Specialist and Partnership manager may change based on revisions to the research vision and research direction of the University. |
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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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Assistant Professor Physical Therapy
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West Des Moines
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| Conduct lectures and labs for students of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and perform the following duties. |
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Director Research Operations, Compliance and Strategy
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West Des Moines
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| The Director of Research Operations, Compliance, and Strategy will work with the Executive Director of Research, the Research team, and the Faculty Leadership Team to plan and manage DMU's research enterprise. The Director will design and implement various programs, oversee the daily operations, compliance, and finances, and ensure the quality and sustainability of the research activities that align with DMU's mission. The Director will supervise and mentor staff members, foster a positive, inclusive, impactful culture, and collaborate with the DMU's diverse research community. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Research and working closely with other staff, the Director of Operations, Compliance, and Strategy will support the Faculty Leadership team, serving as Research Operations leader and compliance officer for all the daily operations and programs. |
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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. |