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Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Composition - 997804	Iowa
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.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Percussion/Assistant Director of Bands - 999534	Iowa
Drake University’s Department of Music (School of Fine Arts) is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Music Department’s mission is to provide a center for the study and understanding of music that develops students’ intellectual, practical, and expressive abilities by emphasizing professional preparation, collaborative learning, critical thinking, and musical communication. Drake University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Drake offers the best of both worlds: a department that is large enough to support a vast range of musical activities, but small enough that students receive highly personal attention. We pride ourselves on providing big-school opportunities in a small-school environment, and our graduates are well-trained and well-rounded musicians who are highly competitive in a wide range of vocational fields. For more about the Department, visit: https://www.drake.edu/music/.
Head Coach-Men's Lacrosse Club	Iowa
The Head Coach will provide leadership in launching this program, develop the playing ability of our players, and oversee the day-to-day management of the team. This is a part-time, stipend position that will report directly to the Associate Director of Recreational Service & Sport Club Director.
Head Coach-Women's Flag Football Club	Iowa
The Head Coach will provide leadership in launching this program, develop the playing ability of our players, and oversee the day-to-day management of the team. This is a part-time, stipend position that will report directly to the Associate Director of Recreational Service & Sport Club Director.
Head Coach-Men's Volleyball Club	Iowa
The Head Coach for the Drake Men’s Volleyball Club will be responsible for providing leadership to our players and day-to-day management of the team. This is a part-time, stipend position that will report directly to the Associate Director of Recreational Service & Sport Club Director.
Head Coach-Women's Volleyball Club	Iowa
The Head Coach for the Drake Women’s Volleyball Club will be responsible for providing leadership to our players and day-to-day management of the team. This is a part-time, stipend position that will report directly to the Associate Director of Recreational Service & Sport Club Director.
Administrative Assistant 2 – Multi Language Support (Part-time PRN)	Iowa
This part-time (8-10 hours/wk) position provides detail-oriented and timely administrative support to the Drake Head Start Programs by scheduling and fulfilling language interpretation and document translation requests. The successful candidate will have experience working with interpretation and translation services, be fluent in English and at least one other language, and promote a broad understanding of Drake University Head Start's philosophy, initiatives, vision and its relationship to stakeholders and the community professionally.
Director of Equipment Operations	Iowa
Job Summary: Drake University is seeking a highly qualified Director of Equipment Operations to oversee all areas of the athletic department’s equipment room and operations. This position is responsible for establishing a philosophy and operational plan for procurement, inventory, disbursement, and maintenance of athletic equipment for 18 intercollegiate NCAA DI athletic programs. The successful candidate will work with coaches to coordinate, purchase, inventory, and maintain all department apparel and gear. Additionally, this position requires preparing budgetary recommendations and monitoring, verifying, and reconciling the expenditure of budgeted funds.
QU - Drake United College: Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology (teaching in China) - Q99988	Iowa
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.
Grounds and Support III	Iowa
Job Summary: Be responsible for appearance of designated areas, to include but not limited to: Athletic Field, flower beds, common areas, trees and hardscapes. Operate tractors, mowers and related equipment associated with grounds maintenance. Operate hand equipment, plant, cultivate, care for and maintain landscaped areas and turf. Assist in the care, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment. Maintain and make minor repairs to buildings, fences, gates, walkways, parking lots, secondary roads and other areas. Operate powered and unpowered equipment to remove snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, parking lots or roadways. Evaluate and perform ice control on campus sidewalks, steps parking lots and secondary roads. Must be able to perform overtime when needed. Assist in hauling and moving of furniture, equipment and other campus related items. Provide support in university event including set-ups and tear downs Performs other duties as assigned
Director of Sports Performance-999051	Iowa
This position has the primary responsibility for football sports performance (and other sports as assigned).
Maintenance Person III	Iowa
This position performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and furnishings at multiple locations on campus. Work includes carpentry, glazing, painting, drywall hanging and finishing, furniture repair, flooring repair, wall hangings, and more. This position responds and repairs issues with floors, walls, windows, and completes inspections and maintenance or cleaning of roofs, gutters, and drains. Performs minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments on doors, locks, cabinets, desks, closets; repairs door hinges and closers; reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate parties for resolution; completes service requests (work orders) in academic spaces and in student housing spaces.
Assistant Rowing Coach - 999112	Iowa
Drake University is seeking an Assistant Rowing Coach to join its athletics department. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics. Prior college coaching experience required.
Adjunct, Spanish Instructor - 200052	Iowa
The Department of World Languages & Cultures invites applications for an adjunct instructor position to teach either a third-semester Spanish course (MW 2:00-3:15 AM) or an upper-level Spanish literature course (MW 11:00-12:15 PM) in Fall 2025. The instructor may teach other courses in subsequent semesters. The successful candidate will: - Plan and deliver the Spanish language and culture instructions, aligning with departmental course outlines and learning objectives - Collaborate with WLC faculty -Maintain a positive and professional learning environment for all students
Visiting Assistant Professor of Costuming-999447	Iowa
This position encompasses a range of responsibilities centered on costume design and construction. 1.) This faculty member will teach two courses in both fall and spring semesters. Course #1, THEA031 COSTUMING meets Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30-10:45 and includes a Costuming Lab (THEA031L) that meets Monday through Friday from 3pm-5pm. Course #2 THEA032 STAGE MAKEUP meets Monday/Wednesday from 12:30-1:45. 2.) Faculty member will be responsible for designing costumes for the Department of Theatre Arts productions of CABARET (October 2-5) and LITTLE WOMEN (April 2-5). This entails research and analysis of period and location, rendering designs and overseeing their construction in consultation with the director, as well as attending production meetings and technical rehearsals as part of the larger production team for each show. 3.) Mentoring student design work for other productions and supervising construction in the Costume Studio. The supervisor is responsible for maintaining costume equipment and inventory as well. The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their creative work, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Graduate Admissions Coordinator - 998580	Iowa
The Graduate Admissions Coordinator for the Drake School of Education (SOE) is a key point of contact for all potential graduate students and applicants by providing phone, email, and walk-in inquirers with information about Drake university and SOE graduate degree and certificate programs. The Graduate Admissions Coordinator assists applicants throughout their admissions process and works extensively in Slate (Drake's Client Relationship Management System) to provide resolutions, process and route applications, and release admissions decisions. This individual works with cross-campus colleagues to generate Slate process improvements and coordinate international student applications and represents SOE graduate programs at special events with external partners.
Director for Sports Performance (MBB) - 999866	Iowa
This position has the primary responsibility for men’s basketball sports performance (and other sports as assigned). Dependent on experience, the incumbent may be considered for the assistant athletics director for sports performance role. The assistant athletics director for sports performance will lead a comprehensive program for all 18 varsity sports to include strength and conditioning, injury prevention, rehabilitation and nutrition.
Coordinator, Programming & Events - 223326	Iowa
We are looking for an innovative colleague to develop, promote, and execute conferences, programs, summer camps, and other special events of interest to high school students and other prospective Drake students as well as current students and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be collaborative and comfortable working with multiple campus partners to meet and exceed strategic objectives and stakeholder expectations. This position will be involved in all aspects of convenings, programming and events, from initial planning and budgeting to communication and marketing to on-site event logistics and participant management to post-event billing and analysis.
Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Backs and Special Teams Coordinator)- 998984	Iowa
Drake Athletics is seeking an individual to serve as an assistant coach for the football program. This includes assisting with recruiting, practice sessions, game preparation and serving as a point of contact with all stakeholders. Incumbent must be dedicated to the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes and promote the mission and values of Drake University and Drake Athletics.
Head Start Human Resources Manager - 998532	Iowa
The vision of Head Start and Early Head Start is a noble one: “changing lives to change tomorrow.” Drake University Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the comprehensive development of children from birth to age 5, in classroom settings, home-based programming, and childcare partnership locations.

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Composition - 997804	Iowa
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.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Percussion/Assistant Director of Bands - 999534	Iowa
Drake University’s Department of Music (School of Fine Arts) is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Music Department’s mission is to provide a center for the study and understanding of music that develops students’ intellectual, practical, and expressive abilities by emphasizing professional preparation, collaborative learning, critical thinking, and musical communication. Drake University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Drake offers the best of both worlds: a department that is large enough to support a vast range of musical activities, but small enough that students receive highly personal attention. We pride ourselves on providing big-school opportunities in a small-school environment, and our graduates are well-trained and well-rounded musicians who are highly competitive in a wide range of vocational fields. For more about the Department, visit: https://www.drake.edu/music/.
Head Coach-Men's Lacrosse Club	Iowa
The Head Coach will provide leadership in launching this program, develop the playing ability of our players, and oversee the day-to-day management of the team. This is a part-time, stipend position that will report directly to the Associate Director of Recreational Service & Sport Club Director.
Head Coach-Women's Flag Football Club	Iowa
The Head Coach will provide leadership in launching this program, develop the playing ability of our players, and oversee the day-to-day management of the team. This is a part-time, stipend position that will report directly to the Associate Director of Recreational Service & Sport Club Director.
Head Coach-Men's Volleyball Club	Iowa
The Head Coach for the Drake Men’s Volleyball Club will be responsible for providing leadership to our players and day-to-day management of the team. This is a part-time, stipend position that will report directly to the Associate Director of Recreational Service & Sport Club Director.
Head Coach-Women's Volleyball Club	Iowa
The Head Coach for the Drake Women’s Volleyball Club will be responsible for providing leadership to our players and day-to-day management of the team. This is a part-time, stipend position that will report directly to the Associate Director of Recreational Service & Sport Club Director.
Administrative Assistant 2 – Multi Language Support (Part-time PRN)	Iowa
This part-time (8-10 hours/wk) position provides detail-oriented and timely administrative support to the Drake Head Start Programs by scheduling and fulfilling language interpretation and document translation requests. The successful candidate will have experience working with interpretation and translation services, be fluent in English and at least one other language, and promote a broad understanding of Drake University Head Start's philosophy, initiatives, vision and its relationship to stakeholders and the community professionally.
Director of Equipment Operations	Iowa
Job Summary: Drake University is seeking a highly qualified Director of Equipment Operations to oversee all areas of the athletic department’s equipment room and operations. This position is responsible for establishing a philosophy and operational plan for procurement, inventory, disbursement, and maintenance of athletic equipment for 18 intercollegiate NCAA DI athletic programs. The successful candidate will work with coaches to coordinate, purchase, inventory, and maintain all department apparel and gear. Additionally, this position requires preparing budgetary recommendations and monitoring, verifying, and reconciling the expenditure of budgeted funds.
QU - Drake United College: Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology (teaching in China) - Q99988	Iowa
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.
Grounds and Support III	Iowa
Job Summary: Be responsible for appearance of designated areas, to include but not limited to: Athletic Field, flower beds, common areas, trees and hardscapes. Operate tractors, mowers and related equipment associated with grounds maintenance. Operate hand equipment, plant, cultivate, care for and maintain landscaped areas and turf. Assist in the care, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment. Maintain and make minor repairs to buildings, fences, gates, walkways, parking lots, secondary roads and other areas. Operate powered and unpowered equipment to remove snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, parking lots or roadways. Evaluate and perform ice control on campus sidewalks, steps parking lots and secondary roads. Must be able to perform overtime when needed. Assist in hauling and moving of furniture, equipment and other campus related items. Provide support in university event including set-ups and tear downs Performs other duties as assigned
Director of Sports Performance-999051	Iowa
This position has the primary responsibility for football sports performance (and other sports as assigned).
Maintenance Person III	Iowa
This position performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and furnishings at multiple locations on campus. Work includes carpentry, glazing, painting, drywall hanging and finishing, furniture repair, flooring repair, wall hangings, and more. This position responds and repairs issues with floors, walls, windows, and completes inspections and maintenance or cleaning of roofs, gutters, and drains. Performs minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments on doors, locks, cabinets, desks, closets; repairs door hinges and closers; reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate parties for resolution; completes service requests (work orders) in academic spaces and in student housing spaces.
Assistant Rowing Coach - 999112	Iowa
Drake University is seeking an Assistant Rowing Coach to join its athletics department. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics. Prior college coaching experience required.
Adjunct, Spanish Instructor - 200052	Iowa
The Department of World Languages & Cultures invites applications for an adjunct instructor position to teach either a third-semester Spanish course (MW 2:00-3:15 AM) or an upper-level Spanish literature course (MW 11:00-12:15 PM) in Fall 2025. The instructor may teach other courses in subsequent semesters. The successful candidate will: - Plan and deliver the Spanish language and culture instructions, aligning with departmental course outlines and learning objectives - Collaborate with WLC faculty -Maintain a positive and professional learning environment for all students
Visiting Assistant Professor of Costuming-999447	Iowa
This position encompasses a range of responsibilities centered on costume design and construction. 1.) This faculty member will teach two courses in both fall and spring semesters. Course #1, THEA031 COSTUMING meets Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30-10:45 and includes a Costuming Lab (THEA031L) that meets Monday through Friday from 3pm-5pm. Course #2 THEA032 STAGE MAKEUP meets Monday/Wednesday from 12:30-1:45. 2.) Faculty member will be responsible for designing costumes for the Department of Theatre Arts productions of CABARET (October 2-5) and LITTLE WOMEN (April 2-5). This entails research and analysis of period and location, rendering designs and overseeing their construction in consultation with the director, as well as attending production meetings and technical rehearsals as part of the larger production team for each show. 3.) Mentoring student design work for other productions and supervising construction in the Costume Studio. The supervisor is responsible for maintaining costume equipment and inventory as well. The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their creative work, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Graduate Admissions Coordinator - 998580	Iowa
The Graduate Admissions Coordinator for the Drake School of Education (SOE) is a key point of contact for all potential graduate students and applicants by providing phone, email, and walk-in inquirers with information about Drake university and SOE graduate degree and certificate programs. The Graduate Admissions Coordinator assists applicants throughout their admissions process and works extensively in Slate (Drake's Client Relationship Management System) to provide resolutions, process and route applications, and release admissions decisions. This individual works with cross-campus colleagues to generate Slate process improvements and coordinate international student applications and represents SOE graduate programs at special events with external partners.
Director for Sports Performance (MBB) - 999866	Iowa
This position has the primary responsibility for men’s basketball sports performance (and other sports as assigned). Dependent on experience, the incumbent may be considered for the assistant athletics director for sports performance role. The assistant athletics director for sports performance will lead a comprehensive program for all 18 varsity sports to include strength and conditioning, injury prevention, rehabilitation and nutrition.
Coordinator, Programming & Events - 223326	Iowa
We are looking for an innovative colleague to develop, promote, and execute conferences, programs, summer camps, and other special events of interest to high school students and other prospective Drake students as well as current students and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be collaborative and comfortable working with multiple campus partners to meet and exceed strategic objectives and stakeholder expectations. This position will be involved in all aspects of convenings, programming and events, from initial planning and budgeting to communication and marketing to on-site event logistics and participant management to post-event billing and analysis.
Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Backs and Special Teams Coordinator)- 998984	Iowa
Drake Athletics is seeking an individual to serve as an assistant coach for the football program. This includes assisting with recruiting, practice sessions, game preparation and serving as a point of contact with all stakeholders. Incumbent must be dedicated to the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes and promote the mission and values of Drake University and Drake Athletics.
Head Start Human Resources Manager - 998532	Iowa
The vision of Head Start and Early Head Start is a noble one: “changing lives to change tomorrow.” Drake University Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the comprehensive development of children from birth to age 5, in classroom settings, home-based programming, and childcare partnership locations.

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