Assistant Director of Bands/Assistant Professor of Percussion or Winds - 999534
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Iowa
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Teach MUS 148 (Band), which includes directing the Drake University Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Bulldog Brass Pep Band. Teach/lead applied studio of your primary instrument as well as chamber music coaching (candidates with a background in percussion, horn, or clarinet are encouraged to apply). Teach methods courses in your area of specialty for Music Education majors. If qualified, the candidate may also teach MUS 134 (Marching Band Techniques), and/or MUS 159 (Instrumental Performance in the Junior and Senior High School). Finally, this individual could teach a course in the Drake Curriculum, depending upon need, load, and expertise.
The search committee seeks a candidate with demonstrated success as an active and visible recruiter; commitment to and record of successful teaching at the University level; an active performer at regional and national levels; demonstrated commitment to professional growth; ability to forge strong community ties and maintain a strong relationship with the Drake Athletics Department.
The committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. |
Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts - 997995
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Iowa
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The Drake University Department of Theatre Arts seeks applicants to fill a tenure-track position in our Musical Theatre program. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): teaching courses in the musical theatre curriculum including applied voice lessons and music theory; directing one musical per year as part of our Main Stage season; music directing two productions annually, advising and mentoring student performances and assisting in recruiting and committee work. The successful candidate will have a terminal degree in musical theatre, experience teaching and directing at the university level and professional performance experience. The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, performance, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. |
Lesson Instructor, Jazz Voice - DUCSOM
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Iowa
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DUCSOM seeks candidate to fill part-time positions teaching non-credit jazz voice lessons to students of all ages and levels. This is a part-time position starting as soon as possible, likely less than 15 hour per week. |
Learning Design Specialist - 998068
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Iowa
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The Learning Design Specialist supports the design and development of online graduate courses by working closely with faculty and the learning design services team. This role emphasizes creating effective, engaging, and accessible online learning experiences that align with best practices in online learning. |
Director of External Relations - 998042
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Iowa
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Drake University Law School is seeking a dynamic, relationship-oriented, and highly strategic leader for the position of Director of External Relations, a senior leadership role that reports directly to the Dean and serves as a member of the Law School’s leadership team. The Director is the chief administrative officer responsible for strategic oversight and management of the Law School’s communications, marketing, alumni relations, events, media relations, and social media. The Director leads a two-person team of coordinators with expertise in the areas of (1) Marketing and Communications and (2) Events and Alumni Relations. |
Student Teacher Supervisor - 220060
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Iowa
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The Drake University Teaching and Learning Department invites applications for a part-time adjunct position as a Student Teaching Supervisor. This position will be responsible for the supervision of students during the Spring 2026 term.
The instructor will be responsible for a minimum of bi-weekly site/observation visits to each of the schools where a student teacher assigned to the supervisor has been placed. The supervisor will provide feedback to the student teacher, cooperating teacher, and program director. The supervisor will facilitate seminar sessions with the student teachers in their group on designated Tuesday evenings during the semester. |
Facility Maintainer III - 999324
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Iowa
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Under direct or Indirect supervision of the Custodial Manager and/or Custodial Supervisor, Facility Maintainers perform a variety of custodial tasks and activities designed to maintain the campus in an orderly, sanitary, safe, and attractive condition. Work activities are scheduled and unscheduled in nature and are subject to frequent interruptions.
This position works Saturday and Sunday 5:00am to 1:30pm and 3 weekdays' from 4:30AM to 1:00 PM.
Principal Working Relationships: Greets all students and staff in a friendly, timely manner and assists as necessary, e.g., holding doors. helping with wheelchairs, providing directions and/or information when requested.
* Performs as a team, or as directed for seasonal or periodic cleaning operations
* Interacts with departmental personnel
* Treats all personnel with respect and dignity
* Uses constructive feedback to get ideas across and recognizes positive results |
Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Composition - 997804
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Iowa
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Primary responsibilities include teaching the required courses in the undergraduate theory sequence, particularly advanced tonal and post-tonal theory and composition. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the music theory curriculum, advising senior theses for the B.A. (Music) degree in the areas of theory and/or composition, and teaching specialized seminars or courses currently offered by the department (e.g., orchestration, structure and design, composition lessons) and/or within the candidate’s area of expertise. Secondary areas of specialization may include music technology, pedagogy of theory, and/or music industry and administration. Faculty are expected to contribute via service at the department, college, and university levels.
The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with colleagues, and to assume an active role in the advisement and retention of music students. The candidate must demonstrate both commitment to and a record of successful teaching at the University level. The candidate will provide evidence of and an agenda for pursuing scholarly and/or creative achievement at the regional and national level or beyond.
This appointment begins in August 2026. |
Head Start Teacher Assoc Sub (9 mo) - 998084
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Iowa
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Drake University Head Start is seeking a dedicated candidate to serve as a Teacher Associate Substitute. This position requires travel to all Drake University Head Start locations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about encouraging children ages 0-5 to develop a positive self-concept through supportive and cheerful interaction. The role consists of light cooking, personal care (toileting, hand washing, teeth brushing), participating in the development of activities for children based on their interests and individual needs, and completing some required paperwork.
All Drake Head Start employees must assure compliance with Federal Head Start Program Performance Standards, state and local regulations and rules, confidentiality of all documents maintained in the department, and promote Head Start philosophy and initiatives. |
Equipment Assistant - 100017
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Iowa
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Drake University Department of Athletics is seeking an Equipment Assistant for the 2025-26 football season. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in equipment management within an NCAA Division I athletics program. This is a 5-month temporary position.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assist the Director of Equipment Operations with the day-to-day management and preparation for athletic events and team practices, primarily for the 2025-26 football season.
• Support equipment inventory, maintenance, and distribution for most, but not all, Drake Athletics teams.
• Gain some exposure to the administrative functions of an intercollegiate athletics program, including personnel management and operational logistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the athletics department. |
Provost
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Iowa
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Drake University invites applications and nominations for the position of provost. The University seeks a distinguished educator with a strong record of experience and success in academic administration. The provost serves as the academic leader of an outstanding faculty deeply committed to teaching and scholarship and as a key member of the President's Council.
The provost carries the primary responsibility for ensuring and enhancing the quality of undergraduate, graduate, and professional education and co-curricular opportunities at Drake through the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, in scholarship, and in close student-faculty interactions. It is anticipated that the new provost will begin duties on or around July 1, 2026. |
Life Drawing/Art Model - 998548
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Iowa
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The Department is looking for models! we are in search of models for figure drawing courses meeting Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm to begin October 1.
Applicants must be able to position into a range of poses such as sitting, standing, reclining, and stretching. Applicants also need to shift into complex poses quickly as well as hold poses for periods of up to 1.5 hours.
Desirable models will have some background in dance, theatre, meditation/yoga, or other body and movement experience. All body types and ages are encouraged to apply. We are purposefully seeking a diverse group of models. Previous modeling experience a plus, but not necessary. Models must be comfortable in the nude |
Academic Support Specialist - 999179
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Iowa
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The Academic Support Specialist position in the Office of the Provost plays a key role in the administration of this office! The individual in this position manages the Provost's calendar, handles communications using a variety of medians, and schedules events and meetings. Other responsibilities include updating websites, coordinating projects with academic units, purchasing supplies, making travel arrangements, recording meeting minutes, and assisting with faculty hire paperwork and files. |
Assistant Professor of Marketing (2 positions - 999678 and 999188)
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Iowa
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The Department of Marketing and Organizational Leadership at Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Marketing. This is an in-person/on-campus appointment. Excellence in teaching, research, and service is expected.
Normal course load for a scholarly academic per AACSB qualifications is 3 sections per semester. Primary teaching responsibilities will include in-person delivery of a range of marketing courses in subjects including marketing principles, marketing research, marketing analytics, and selected advanced marketing electives. Candidates may also be asked to cover subjects including MBA marketing classes, sales, and/or global marketing, depending on interest, experience, and departmental needs. As a Drake faculty member, the candidate is also expected to maintain an active research agenda to include publishing in respected peer-reviewed journals in marketing and related fields.
The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
This is a tenure-track position. The appointment starts in August 2026.
To learn more, visit: https://www.drake.edu/marketing/. |
Adjunct Instructor, Marketing Principals - 210050
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Iowa
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Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor position in the Marketing program to teach two sections of Marketing Principles during the Fall 2025 semester. This part-time adjunct position involves teaching two sections of this undergraduate marketing research course in-person from August - December. |
Visiting Faculty Position and Director of the General Civil Practice Clinic - 100010
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Iowa
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Drake Law School invites applications for a Visiting Faculty position (Assistant, Associate, or Full – rank commensurate with experience) to direct and teach its General Civil Practice Clinic. The position is a two-year visiting position beginning on July 1, 2026, with the possibility of an additional one-year appointment thereafter.
We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated commitment to experiential legal education, public service, and equitable access to justice. The Visiting Professor will supervise law students in the direct representation of clients across a range of civil matters, manage clinic operations and case selection, and lead a companion seminar focused on lawyering skills, ethical practice, professional identity formation, and critical reflection. Areas of practice may include housing, family law, guardianship, consumer protection, employment, or other legal issues affecting low-income Iowans. |
Adjunct Instructor, Management 210045
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Iowa
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Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor position in the Management program to teach a section of Introduction to Entrepreneurship during the Fall 2025 semester. This part-time adjunct position involves teaching one section of this undergraduate marketing research course in-person late morning on Mondays and Wednesdays from August - December.
Course Description: This course introduces students to entrepreneurship and the vital role entrepreneurs and innovation play in the global economy. Using the current leading business model generator, Business Model Canvas, this course uses a project-based, immersive, and intensive approach to guide you in making assumptions and utilizing data gained through research to conceptualize and capitalize on opportunities resulting in the formation of a business idea. Course topics include idea generation, mapping the ecosystem, creating customer profiles, developing an initial marketing strategy, identifying a minimal viable product, and cultivating a growth mindset to pivot or persevere to overcome rejection and failure. Students will develop resiliency while developing research, communication, and presentation skills. |
PT SafeRide Driver - 998286
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Iowa
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Drake University Public Safety is seeking qualified, professional and reliable candidates for a part-time evening bus driver. This responsible person will provide transportation for the Drake students, faculty, staff and visitors on the designated bus route around campus. The interested candidate should be able to work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 pm - 1:00 am. The successful candidate should be able to perform all the essential job functions and meet the minimum education and experience requirements. |
Assistant Professor of Actuarial Science - 998522
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Iowa
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In this role, you will enjoy colleagues in a high-performance faculty team focused on teaching and scholarship. The duties of this position include teaching a range of courses supporting the School, including courses related to actuarial science, insurance, and statistics. We are looking for a candidate with a strength in research. An existing research record or interest in publishing in actuarial journals is desirable.
While serving in this role, you will also have opportunities to perform service to the actuarial science profession. Service opportunities may, among others, include advising students and student organizations, developing curricula, and outreach to the local insurance community.
The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. |
HVAC Mechanic III (2 positions) - 999293, 999782
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Iowa
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Under the direct or indirect supervision from the HVAC Manager and HVAC Supervisor, the HVAC Mechanic III will operate, maintain, and repair all equipment used for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. This includes operations of a central heating plant utilizing steam and/or hot water for tempering or heating buildings and a chilled water system to provide cooling to all buildings. |