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Assistant Professor OBGYN (.25 FTE)

Job no: 492932

Work type: PT

Categories: Faculty

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a part-time faculty member to fill an academic role in Obstetrics/Gynecology (0.25 FTE, average 10 hours a week). The focus is entirely on the education of students. There are no assigned clinical responsibilities with this position.

What you’ll do:

+ Teach OB-Gyn/Women’s health 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.

+ Collaborate within the department to administer the OB/Gyn clerkship and provide didactic sessions to clerkship students.

+ Prepare and oversee the skills and syllabus as it pertains to OB/Gyn for simulated medical encounters.

+ Evaluate preclinical students' clinical skills.

+ Act as an academic advisor to osteopathic medical students. Provide guidance to students interested in OB/Gyn careers and support applicable student organizations.

+ Participate in the interview process for prospective DO students.

+ Participate in and successfully complete all University required training including but not limited to discrimination/harassment and code of conduct.

+ Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

What we are looking for:

+ D.O. degree from a COCA accredited college of osteopathic medicine or M.D. degree from LCME accredited school of allopathic medicine.

+ Current board certification in Ob/Gyn 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 OB/Gyn preferred.

+ Faculty member is expected to maintain an active clinical practice.

+ 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.

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: Specialty Medicine

Status: Exempt

Position Description

Advertised: 26 Jun 2025 Central Daylight Time

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