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Des Moines University is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional for a part-time (0.2 FTE, approximately 8 hours per week) Academic Surgery Faculty position. This role is focused entirely on the education and academic development of students in the field of surgery.

Key Highlights:

• Non-clinical position – no assigned clinical responsibilities
• Direct involvement in the education and mentorship of future healthcare professionals
• Flexible, part-time schedule ideal for those passionate about teaching

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in surgical practice and a passion for academic excellence and student engagement.

Join DMU and contribute to the next generation of physicians in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

What you’ll do:

• Teach surgically related subjects within the prescribed curriculum and participate in the educational offering of the department to include relevant organ systems, physical diagnosis, standardized patient encounters, ultrasound lab, and surgical and medical simulation.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to students both in and outside of the formal classroom setting.
• Prepare and oversee the skills and syllabus as it pertains to surgery for the surgical and medical skills lab, and participate in the lab training of students in surgical technique.
• Act as an academic advisor to osteopathic medical students.  Provide guidance to students interested in surgical careers and support student organizations.
• Evaluate preclinical students' clinical skills.
• Participate in the interview process for prospective DO students.

What we are looking for:

• D.O. degree from a COCA-accredited college of osteopathic medicine or M.D. degree from an LCME-accredited school of allopathic medicine.
• Current board certification in Surgery or Surgical Specialty, or appropriate sub-specialty boards.
• Prior academic experience in a medical school setting or residency training program highly desirable.
• Four years of experience in the practice of surgery preferred.
• Faculty member is expected to maintain an active clinical practice.

*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:

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

Department: Specialty Medicine

Status:  Exempt

Position Description