Careers at DMU

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

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.

Des Moines University Engages Youth in Hands-on Health Sciences 

By Des Moines University

Hundreds of Central Iowa youth recently explored medicine and the health sciences with hands-on activities at Des Moines University’s Girls Exploring Medicine and Science and Boys Reaching for Opportunities in Science programs.

One Day for DMU Rallies Supporters, Raises $237,614 

By Des Moines University

One Day for DMU, the 24 hour giving campaign for Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, raised $237,614 from 318 donors April 17-18.

DMU President Franklin Receives CASE Chief Executive Leadership Award 

By Des Moines University

DMU President and CEO Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., received the 2024 Chief Executive Leadership Award for District VI of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

Lapiplasty Centurion Surgeon Dr. Kelly John Offers Bunion Relief

By Des Moines University

Kelly John, D.P.M.’99, M.H.A.’99, FACFAS, DABPM, offers specialized Lapiplasty surgical services to bring relief to patients with bunions.

Oh, The Things Astro Can Do

By Des Moines University

DMU’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program utilizes a robot as part of their assistive technology.

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, Des Moines University publishes an annual security report and makes it available to all current and prospective students and employees. The report contains 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 report also includes information about ways to stay safe and report security-related incidents. You may view the current annual security report online or request a printed copy of the report by contacting the building services manager at 515-271-1471.

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