• CHS Clinical Adjunct Faculty - Instructor

    Des Moines University (West Des Moines, IA)


    CHS Clinical Adjunct Faculty - Instructor

     

    Job no: 492919

     

    Work type: PT

     

    Categories: Faculty

     

    Are you an experienced occupational therapy professional passionate about shaping the future of the field? Des Moines University’s College of Health Sciences is seeking dedicatedClinical Adjunct Faculty – Instructorsto support ourOccupational Therapy (OT) program. In this rewarding, part-time role, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor students, facilitate hands-on clinical experiences, and bring your expertise directly into the learning environment. Join us in preparing the next generation of occupational therapists to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care and to lead in a dynamic, patient-centered profession.

    What you’ll do:

    + Teach and/or coordinate courses or labs in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program related to area of content expertise. Teaching courses and labs includes preparation of the syllabus, preparation of learning materials (e.g., lectures, presentation, identification of appropriate readings / content, designing laboratory sessions), frequent and clear communication with students and other program faculty, strong faculty engagement and presence in the course, and responsiveness to student questions (via email or in the course site).

    + Seek and evaluate innovative educational methodologies to improve teaching and learning activities.

    + Modify course content, assessments, and/or teaching style based on assessment results, professional development experience, and curricular mapping results.

    + Participate in departmental quality course review process.

    + Participate in instructor evaluation and assessment of student academic achievement and demonstrate modification of teaching techniques in accordance with assessment feedback.

    What we are looking for:

    + Occupational therapist with an active Iowa license or eligibility for Iowa licensure. Individuals whose academic and experiential qualifications and backgrounds align with job responsibilities but who are not occupational therapists will be considered with documented expertise in the anticipated areas of teaching.

    + Master’s or doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency; a doctoral degree or those in the process of completing a doctoral degree are preferred. The degrees are not limited to occupational therapy.

    + Minimum of 3 years of practice experience.

    + Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

    + Experience in teaching is preferred and highly desirable.

    *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.

     

    Ourmission (https://www.dmu.edu/about/mission-vision-and-values/) 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:

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

     

    Department: Occupational Therapy Department

     

    Status: Exempt

    Position Description

    Advertised: 09 May 2025 Central Daylight Time

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