Department Summary:

QU-Drake United College, a unique joint degree program between Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and Qingdao University in Qingdao, China invites applicants for two faculty positions for the Fall 2025. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree, or near completion, in Biology or a related area. One position will be expected to teach General and Pre-Professional Biology I (topics include introductory-level cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics) with labs in the fall semester and Genetics and Cell Biology (lectures only) in the spring semester. The second position will be expected to teach General and Pre-Professional Biology II (topics include introductory-level ecology, evolution, biological diversity, and animal physiology) with labs in the fall semester and Anatomy & Physiology with labs in the spring semester.

Job Summary:

Faculty will teach courses developed by Drake University faculty mirroring Drake's U.S. curriculum, and all instruction will be in English. Faculty will hold the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice and will spend up to six (6) months of their renewable nine-month appointment teaching on-site in Qingdao, with a teaching load of four (4) courses per semester. Faculty will also spend time in Des Moines, Iowa for training and support before and after teaching abroad.

Minimum Qualifications:

  A Ph.D., or near completion in Biology or a related area is required.

Salary is competitive with peer institutions and dependent on qualifications and experience. Housing accommodations in China will be compensated in addition to other benefits like supplemental health insurance.

Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic community committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants.  Candidates must demonstrate an ability to provide support to and work with individuals and groups from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability, and/or ethnic backgrounds.

Qingdao is a vibrant coastal city with a population of over 7 million, known for its temperate climate, rich history, and popularity as a travel destination.    QU-Drake United College.m4v

Have Questions: 

Questions about this position can be directed to the search chair: Marc Busch at marc.busch@drake.edu .

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in both the United States and China.

For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.