Director of Clinical Education/Faculty

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a Director of Clinical Education/Faculty. Engage in teaching, service, and scholarly activities.  Primary responsibility will be to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor the clinical education program and activities.

What you’ll do:

•  Develop criteria, establish and maintain an adequate number and quality clinical education sites to meet student, curricular, and program needs.
• Develop and maintain the clinical education curriculum, including assessment, in alignment with the didactic curriculum.
• Determine student placement assignments, and provide supervision, and communication with students and clinical education sites prior to and during clinical experiences. Arrange for and complete periodic site visits.
• Monitor progress and assess and document student performance, to assist with educational planning, behavior/performance modification, and remedial education as it relates to clinical education.

What we’re looking for:

• Must be a licensed physical therapist and have or be willing to attain a doctoral degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical teaching and/or clinical coordination experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to travel both within the State of Iowa and nationally. Valid Iowa driver's license and proof of insurance required. Must provide own dependable transportation for in-state travel.
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor preferred.
• Must possess or be eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Iowa and maintain an active physical therapy license in Iowa.
• BLS certification required.

 

*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 a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 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: Department of Physical Therapy

Status:  Exempt

Work Schedule:  Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM