Des Moines University
Location
Iowa | United States
Job description
At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a full-time faculty member in our Public Health department. This faculty member will teach the quantitative science courses including Basic Statistics and Health analytics for graduate students in the MPH and MHA programs. This position also involves conducting research, professional service, and supporting workforce development activities. We are seeking a faculty member with a strong quantitative science background, and a passion for teaching students how to use data to improve public health and health care.
What you’ll do:
Teach and/or coordinate graduate courses in the health care administration and public health programs. All didactic courses are offered fully online. This position will involve primarily (~75% time) teaching activities.
Maintain an active, independent, and productive program of research consistent with the university's promotion and tenure policy, and consistent with the Department academic missions.
Serve on faculty committees, professional committees, and community organizations that benefit the community and advance the status of the department and the university.
What we’re looking for:
*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 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 .
Department: Public Health
Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About Des Moines University
Founded in 1898 in Iowa’s capital city, Des Moines University is a postgraduate medical university comprised of three colleges – College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and College of Health Sciences – that offer nine graduate degree programs. Des Moines University combines the top advantages in medical education available today: an expert faculty, a rigorous and relevant curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, a dynamic and diverse research environment, and a supportive, inclusive community of students and faculty active in learning and service. By consistently producing outstanding graduates who excel in their careers, DMU maintains one of the strongest reputations in the sphere of American medical education.
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