Department Summary:

Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business is committed to nurturing a high-performance work culture that provides meaningful career opportunities for faculty and staff, and is focused on creating an authentically diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all. The College's North Star is centered on equipping students to do well by doing good—empowering them to contribute to the global economy and society. The College's faculty possess expertise combining business and teaching experience that set us apart from other universities. With 60 full-time faculty and staff members, we work as a team to ensure the College's students are equipped with the technical skills, business acumen, empathy, and experience to prepare them for immediate and lasting success.

Our students are given the opportunity to work with actual clients on relevant business matters. Faculty members bring in business leaders on a regular basis to work with students and engage students in the Drake and greater Des Moines community. At the Zimpleman College of Business, an AACSB-accredited institution, we believe business can make a difference. To fulfill our responsibility to positively impact our world, we seek like-minded faculty members.

Job Summary:

Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Insurance to teach one online section of Operational Risk Management in Fall 2026. The focus of this course is on how organizations identify, analyze, and manage the possibility of loss caused by failed or inadequate processes or systems, or caused by events external to the organization. Essential functions include evaluating student work and assigning grades as well as meeting periodically with department supervisor to discuss class.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Masters degree or foreign equivalent in Business or actuarial science is required and closely related fields will be considered from an accredited university. Evidence of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the university-level is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Business, Actuarial Science, or related discipline. Work experience in the insurance industry. Evidence of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the university-level is preferred.