Department Summary:

Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) is proud to prepare today’s learners to be tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Our graduates enjoy success and leadership in professional fields that offer enormous opportunities and have a tremendous impact on people’s lives.

CPHS offers a range of undergraduate and professional degree programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with majors in Clinical & Medical Sciences, Public Health, and Health Care Administration; Master’s in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP); Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD); and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN). Learn more about the College at: https://www.drake.edu/cphs/.

Since its establishment in 2015 and accreditation in 2016, the Drake University Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program has enjoyed continued success each year. The highest ranked OT education program in the State of Iowa for 2024 and 2025 (U.S. News and World Report), the program is excited to provide this opportunity for an outstanding individual to join a growing program and shape its direction and development.

Job Summary:

Drake University’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in Occupational Therapy to teach two 3-credit hour research courses in spring 2026. Duties include design, planning and delivery of classes, evaluation of student performance/skills, assign grades, and periodic interactions with students outside of the classroom to discuss student progress.

This Adjunct Faculty of Occupational Therapy at Drake University will be a part-time, non-tenure track position for spring 2026 semester. The adjunct faculty member will plan and teach two research courses: an introduction to research course for 1st year students and the final course in the series focused on research dissemination with 2nd year students. Ongoing responsibilities include classroom preparation, teaching and grading.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Prepare and present classroom materials, activities and examinations in assigned courses • Monitor and maintain records of student progress in assigned courses
• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must be an NBCOT certified occupational therapist, with a master’s degree in occupational therapy or higher, and be licensed in Iowa by the time the appointment begins. General knowledge and expertise in common clinical conditions treated by occupational therapists, evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning and critical analysis are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants with a minimum of 5 years paid clinical experience are preferred.