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Assistant Director of Bands/Assistant Professor of Percussion or Winds - 999534	Iowa
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	Iowa
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.
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. 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.
Equipment Assistant - 100017	Iowa
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	Iowa
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.

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Position	Location	Closes
Assistant Director of Bands/Assistant Professor of Percussion or Winds - 999534	Iowa
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	Iowa
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.
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. 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.
Equipment Assistant - 100017	Iowa
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	Iowa
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.

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