Assistant 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 an Assistant Director of Clinical Education / Faculty.

Primary responsibility will be to assist with planning, coordinating, facilitating, administering, and monitoring the clinical education program and activities.

Engage in teaching, service, and scholarly activities.

What you'll do :

• Assist with the development and maintenance of an adequate number and quality clinical education sites to meet student, curricular, and program needs.
• Maintain the clinical education curriculum, including assessment, in alignment with the didactic curriculum.
• Assist with clinical education student advising and student placement assignments.
• Provide supervision and maintain communication with students, clinical instructors, and Site Coordinators of Clinical Education (SCCEs) prior to and during clinical experiences.

Arrange for and complete periodic site visits.

Monitor progress, assess and document student performance, as it relates to clinical education.

What we're looking for :

• An entry level physical therapy degree is required; a doctoral degree is preferred or must be willing to attain a doctoral degree within mutually agreed upon time period.
• Minimum of 3 years as a clinical instructor.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to travel both within the State of Iowa and nationally.
• 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.
• Valid Iowa driver's license and proof of insurance required. Must provide own dependable transportation for in-state travel.
• 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 through Friday 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM