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Director of External Relations - 998042
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Iowa
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| Drake University Law School is seeking a dynamic, relationship-oriented, and highly strategic leader for the position of Director of External Relations, a senior leadership role that reports directly to the Dean and serves as a member of the Law School’s leadership team. The Director is the chief administrative officer responsible for strategic oversight and management of the Law School’s communications, marketing, alumni relations, events, media relations, and social media. The Director leads a two-person team of coordinators with expertise in the areas of (1) Marketing and Communications and (2) Events and Alumni Relations. |
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Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Composition - 997804
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Iowa
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| 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. |
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Equipment Assistant - 100017
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Iowa
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| 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. |
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Provost
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Iowa
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| 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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Assistant Professor of Marketing (2 positions - 999678 and 999188)
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Iowa
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| The Department of Marketing and Organizational Leadership at Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Marketing. This is an in-person/on-campus appointment. Excellence in teaching, research, and service is expected.
Normal course load for a scholarly academic per AACSB qualifications is 3 sections per semester. Primary teaching responsibilities will include in-person delivery of a range of marketing courses in subjects including marketing principles, marketing research, marketing analytics, and selected advanced marketing electives. Candidates may also be asked to cover subjects including MBA marketing classes, sales, and/or global marketing, depending on interest, experience, and departmental needs. As a Drake faculty member, the candidate is also expected to maintain an active research agenda to include publishing in respected peer-reviewed journals in marketing and related fields.
The search 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.
This is a tenure-track position. The appointment starts in August 2026.
To learn more, visit: https://www.drake.edu/marketing/. |