Faculty Physician Assistant

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a Physician Assistant to 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 students.

All faculty positions include teaching, scholarly activity, and service responsibilities, and may or may not include clinical opportunities.

What you'll do :

Provide face-to-face evidence-based instruction to physician assistant students within various settings such as lecture, laboratory, small group discussions, clinical simulations or in a clinic, individual tutoring sessions, and / or web-based or technologically enhanced courses.

Knowledge in the following subjects is expected :

• Foundational sciences
• Clinical medicine / systems
• Physical diagnosis (history-taking and physical examination skills)
• Provide service to the program, college, university, students, the PA profession, and the community, as assigned by the Program Director.
• Actively participate in academic and clinical scholarship, including but not limited to obtaining grant funding, research, article submissions, presentations, publications, peer review, and / or monitoring student research.
• When applicable, 0.8 FTE PA program faculty positions allow for 8 hours per week in which to participate in ongoing, non-DMU clinically related activities.

What we're looking for :

• Physician Assistant candidates must be graduates from an accredited physician assistant program and currently NCCPA certified.
• Physician Assistant candidates must possess or be willing to attain a Master's degree within an agreed upon time period.
• Non-Physician Assistant candidates require a minimum of a Master's degree in a health-related field.
• Candidates should have at least five years of clinical experience, as applicable.
• Previous academic experience is preferred.
• If applicable, candidates must possess or be eligible for Iowa licensure in their respective field and maintain an active license while on faculty at Des Moines University.
• To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Total Rewards :

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy 90% employer-paid medical, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle.

Visit www.dmu.edu / employment to learn more about our benefits.

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 : Physician Assistant Program

Status : Exempt

Work Schedule : Monday thru Friday 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM