Careers at DMU

With its bold vision and 10 graduate medical and health sciences degree programs, DMU is preparing tomorrow’s exceptional health workforce. 

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Amazing people + Powerful Mission = lasting impact

With its bold vision and 10 graduate medical and health sciences degree programs, Des Moines University is preparing tomorrow's exceptional health workforce. We are proud to be a partner in our local community and a global leader in medical and health sciences education. We emphasize an inclusive culture and strong shared governance to amplify each of our employees’ voices and work, and faculty and staff have exceptional opportunities to learn and collaborate. Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

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Recognition achieved in:

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Faculty & Staff Well-Being | Compensation & Benefits | Professional Development | Job Satisfaction & Support | Supervisor Effectiveness

Transforming health sciences from the ground up

For the last two years, DMU has been planning the medical and health sciences university of the future. The new campus, located on 88 acres in West Des Moines, will advance the educational transformation the University envisions.

Current Openings

At Des Moines University, you can personally impact the future of health care.
View our current openings to see where you fit in.

The DMU Experience

Employee benefits: We take care of our own

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Staff and faculty enjoy a 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, professional development funding, tuition assistance and waivers, on-site Wellness Center and so much more.

Employee Benefits at Des Moines University
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Diversity at DMU: Your culture creates ours

Cultural competency is part of the personal and professional development that happens at DMU. Our campus environment is shaped by individuals who bring cultural differences, life experiences and distinct characteristics.

Employee Wellness: Wellness facilities and programs at DMU

The Wellness Center is a state-of-the-art facility that offers group workout classes, weight and cardio machines, personal trainers, health incentive programs, intramural sports and a nutritional test kitchen.

DMU is the first and only college or university in the nation to achieve platinum status for its wellness program, the highest honor bestowed by the Wellness Councils of America.

Wellness Center and Programs, Des Moines University
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Living in Greater Des Moines: Your new favorite place

Besides being a great place to live and work, the greater Des Moines metro is a vibrant area with communities from all walks of life. Ethnic grocery stores, restaurants and year-round events ensure that there’s always something for everyone.

DMU’s Podiatric College Celebrates 21 Consecutive Years of 100% Residency Placement

By Barb Boose

All 49 members of Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Class of 2023 achieved residency placement during its Match Day celebration via Zoom March 17. This marks the 21st consecutive year students of the college have achieved …

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March Madness = Match Gladness for DMU’s D.O. Class of 2023: 100% Residency Placement

By Barb Boose

The Zoom screens featured all smiles during the virtual Match Day celebration on March 17 for Des Moines University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2023. And for a good reason: All 204 members of the class successfully matched, with …

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DMU Students Spark Boys’ Interest in the Health Sciences

By Hanna de Geest

On a recent Saturday at Des Moines University, approximately 120 students gathered to learn about osteopathic manual medicine, anatomy, surgical scrubbing-in procedures and more – even though the students have yet to enter high school. They were attending DMU’s Boys …

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DMU Mourns Death of Founding Podiatric Dean

By Barb Boose

Praised as a lifelong leader and tireless champion of innovation in medical education, Leonard A. Levy, D.P.M., M.P.H., founding dean of Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, died in February 2023. He was 87. Known at the …

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DMU Builds a New O.T.D. Program and a New Campus to Support It

By Barb Boose

The theme of Des Moines University’s new doctor of occupational therapy program is building.    Applications for the first class, which begins in August, are being accepted for enrollment through June 9.    O.T.D. faculty have built a curriculum that offers unique …

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Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination
Des Moines University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information and other characteristics protected by law (“protected class”). For more information please view the EEO is the Law poster. Members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

The University is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an email to humanresources@dmu.edu or call 515-271-1484 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Annual Security Report
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), Des Moines University publishes annual security reports for its main and PT Clinic at the RecPlex campuses and makes them available to all current and prospective students and employees. The reports contain a description of DMU’s safety and security related policy statements and procedures and includes statistics of crimes reported over the past three years to DMU officials about incidents occurring on campus locations or nearby public property. The reports also include information about ways to stay safe and report security related incidents. You may view the current annual security reports online or request a printed copy of the reports by contacting the building services manager at 515-271-1471.

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