Des Moines University, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair and Program Director – Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. This is a rare opportunity for an entrepreneurial and visionary academic leader to build and launch the first PsyD program in the state of Iowa while helping address significant and growing behavioral health workforce shortages across the region. As a founding leader within DMU’s College of Health Sciences, the Chair/Program Director will have the unique ability to shape the academic identity, culture, curriculum and long-term trajectory of a high-impact doctoral program from the ground up.

Des Moines University has upheld a rich legacy of teaching, learning and service since 1898. Today, it is a premier medical and health sciences education institution comprising three colleges offering 11 graduate degree programs. The programs share a collective strength - a collaborative campus community where students and faculty come together in the pursuit of knowledge and innovation. With a strong foundation in educating exceptional health care professionals and delivering outstanding patient care through the Des Moines University Clinic, the university continues to create opportunities for future leaders and health care experts.

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