Faculty Development and Educational Support Specialist

Job description

At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, we are committed to advancing excellence in health professions education—and that begins with supporting the educators who shape the next generation of clinicians. The Faculty Development and Educational Support Specialist plays a key role in strengthening teaching effectiveness and fostering faculty growth through innovative development programming, collaborative workshops, and individualized instructional coaching. Positioned within the Center for Educational Enhancement, this role also contributes directly to student success by providing academic support services that help health professions students thrive in a rigorous learning environment. If you are passionate about educational innovation, faculty engagement, and advancing learner success, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the university community. What you’ll do: - Provide individualized academic support and coaching to health professions students, focusing on evidence-based learning strategies, exam preparation, time management, and academic skill development. - Design and deliver workshops, group sessions, and online programming that promote st...