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Assistant Volleyball Coach (Monthly Stipend) in Iowa
Drake University is seeking applicants for a part-time assistant coach. The successful candidate will support a positive academic, athletic, and social environment for student-athletes while creating a culture of excellence and ethics. • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. • Ability to build rapport and students, coaches and staff. • Skills to help student-athletes improve through training / coaching. • Ability to complete work within deadlines under little guidance. • Ability to develop and sustain relationships with prospective student athletes, parents, and coaches.
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Executive Director, The Olson Institute of Public Democracy in Iowa
The Olson Institute for Public Democracy (OIPD) seeks an outstanding Executive Director (ED) to lead the institute into the future. Acting with integrity and a deep commitment to the OPID mission, the ED provides leadership to affiliated colleagues, Public Democracy student scholars, and its National Advisory Council to further the organization’s impact. The ED reports directly to the University President.
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Assistant Football Coach in 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.
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Teacher Associate Sub (9 month) in Iowa
Drake University Head Start is seeking energetic candidates to join our team of classroom staff and carry out the Head Start/Early Head Start Mission to “better prepare young children and their families for life experiences now and in the future.” This is a full time, 9-month, benefits eligible position supporting our lead teachers and children in daily classroom activities. Drake University offers amazing benefits that include tuition waiver and tuition exchange for employees, their partners, and dependents interested in pursuing a degree. We are hiring associates who are excited to join a team of dedicated and supportive staff who take pride in serving the families of the community. Prepared to travel to multiple sites across a 6-county service area with the benefit of mileage reimbursement and paid time for travel. Flexibility for adjusting to different classroom settings. The ideal candidate will enjoy participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of early childhood curriculum and practice. The role consists of light cooking, working directly with children, and occasional home visits for Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. This is a role that requires travel to more than one classroom site.
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Lab Instructor and Capstone Coordinator, Health Sciences in Iowa
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/ .
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Assistant Professor of Practice in Education and Associate Director of Doctoral Programs – Singapore (Based at Drake University) in Iowa
The School of Education at Drake University is excited to launch a search for an Assistant Professor of Practice to support our Doctor of Education (EdD) program offered in Singapore in partnership with Nanyang Science and Technology College (NSTC) and to serve as the Associate Director of Doctoral Programs - Singapore. This is a non-tenure-track, consecutive-term, 11-month appointment beginning July 2026. The Assistant Professor of Practice will be located on the Drake University campus in Des Moines, Iowa and will teach remotely in the EdD program in Singapore (with possible in-person teaching opportunities in Singapore during the January Term and in the summer), advise doctoral student group dissertations in practice, serve on group dissertation committees, and contribute service to the School of Education and the University. As the Associate Director of Doctoral Programs – Singapore, this position will also provide leadership and support for the development and growth of the EdD program in Singapore in partnership with NSTC.
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Assistant or Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy - 998205 in Iowa
This position reports to the OTD Program Director/Chairperson and will oversee and teach the research series courses and mentor junior OT faculty in research design and data analysis. Specific responsibilities include course development and teaching based on content expertise, student advising and mentoring, college and community service, and scholarship at a level consistent with the appointment. Faculty in the OTD program teach 11-13 credits annually and are expected to engage in academic and professional service to advance the college, University and the profession, and scholarship, including dissemination of the results. Duties will include overseeing student-faculty research projects, including determining project groups; mentoring junior faculty scholarship development; and developing and maintaining a fundable line of scholarship. 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.
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Adjunct Instructor, Educational Leadership in Iowa
The Drake University School of Education – Department of Leadership and Counseling invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor. This position will be responsible for teaching EDL 283: Leading Complex Organizations (taught Fall 2026). The successful candidate will teach one section in the Fall of 2026 to a group of educators seeking their Superintendent licensure. The course objectives have already been established. The instructor is responsible for facilitating course activities and projects designed to meet the course objectives as well as grading all related coursework. The purpose of the course is to prepare students to lead complex organizations. Leading and managing organizations is not easy and attempts to improve organizations without adequate understanding are common. Whether trying to lead, follow, or just survive, understanding the inherent complexity of leadership helps reduce surprise, confusion, and at times catastrophe. This course seeks to analyze exemplary leadership and develop knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to make positive differences in a group or organization. Public and private sectors increasingly impact one another, and shared understanding can help strengthen organizations locally, nationally, and internationally. Candidates must submit a letter of interest and a CV/resume online. K-12 administrative experience is required. Doctoral degree and/or university teaching experience are preferred. Drake is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of the country. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.
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Digital Content Strategist in Iowa
Drake University’s Office of Communications and Marketing is excited to invite applications for a Digital Content Strategist. This individual will play a crucial role in maintaining digital health across various digital platforms, ensuring attention to accessibility, user experience, SEO, brand guidelines, and proper use of institutional assets. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and organizational skills, a working understanding of HTML and CSS, and confidently be able to switch between various digital platforms on a regular basis. A strong customer-centric approach to work is also required. This individual is responsible for working across multiple campus partners to help support their website needs. While campus partners can publish a certain level of content, to maintain digital health, the vast majority of content is vetted through this office. For this reason, this individual needs to be able to empower content editors to a degree that helps them operate efficiently while prioritizing support requests that need implemented through the office. The right candidate will show a balance of customer service and an ability to communicate a recommendation that best meets the challenge or objective at hand.
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Director of Athletics Leadership Annual Giving in Iowa
Drake University is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and results-driven professional to serve as the Director of Athletics Leadership Annual Giving and a key member of the Athletics Development team.
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Drake Public Safety Officer - 999174 in Iowa
The mission of Drake Public Safety is to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. Drake Public Safety strives to achieve this mission through a community friendly approach that enhances safety through the visibility of Public Safety personnel, preventive patrols, 24-hour accessibility, positive conflict resolution, and crime prevention and awareness programs. Drake Public Safety collaborates with local law enforcement and community organizations in fulfilling its mission. In addition to their role in keeping the campus community safe, Drake Public Safety officers also are trained to assist in medical emergencies and have access to portable defibrillators for use in emergency situations.
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ERSEA Assistant in Iowa
This position is responsible for assisting and supporting the Early Head Start and Head Start Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) implementation. The position helps to ensure the greatest number of income-eligible children are recruited and have an opportunity to be considered for selection and enrollment into the Drake University Head Start program, adhering to Selection Criteria Policies and Head Start Program Performance Standards. This position will represent the program within the community and assist families through the application process across the program's six-county service area.
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Head Start Teacher (9 mos) Knoxville in Iowa
Drake University Head Start is seeking a professional candidate to serve as a preschool classroom Teacher in our Knoxville classroom. the classroom is located in Knoxville. This position leads daily activities in the classroom through developing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood curriculum and practice. The ideal candidate will be skilled in delivering lessons focused on social emotional skills and kindergarten readiness. Each of our Head Start Teachers partner with a teacher associate to fulfill educational, nutritional and hygienic needs of children while they are in the classroom.
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Head Start Teacher (9 mo) Southridge in Iowa
Drake University Head Start is seeking a professional candidate to serve as a preschool classroom teacher in our Southridge location. This position leads daily classroom activities by developing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood curriculum and practice. The ideal candidate will be skilled in delivering lessons focused on social-emotional skills and kindergarten readiness. Each of our Head Start teachers partners with a teacher associate to fulfill the educational, nutritional, and hygienic needs of children while they are in the classroom.
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Director of Institutional Research & Academic Assessment - 998643 in Iowa
The Office of Institutional Research & Assessment serves as a source of information about Drake University. The mission is to provide data, reports, and research that support institutional accreditation, planning, strengthen teaching and learning, and promote understanding of the nature and quality of education at Drake University. Learn more about Institutional Research & Assessment at https://www.drake.edu/oira/.
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HVAC Mechanic - 999782 in Iowa
Under the direct or indirect supervision from the Utilities Manager or HVAC Supervisor, the HVAC Mechanic will be responsible for the work of heating, air conditioning and ventilation maintenance and repairs. This position will be part of a team that will operate, maintain, and repair all equipment used for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. This includes operations of a central heating plant utilizing steam and/or hot water for tempering or heating buildings and a chilled water system to provide cooling to all buildings.
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Family Engagement Specialist in Iowa
An ideal candidate will be resourceful and culturally competent. This position works with an assigned group of families in both the Head Start and Early Head Start programs by providing parent education, assisting in the development of Family Partnership Plans and family-driven goals, and assisting with providing social service information and community resource referrals to families.
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Early Head Start Toddler Teacher - 12 month (2 positions) in Iowa
This position is responsible for leading ages 2-3 and a teacher associate in daily classroom activities. The lead teacher is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood, developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice.
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United College: Assistant Professor of Practice in Data Analytics (Teaching in China) in Iowa
QU – Drake United College, a unique joint degree program between Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and Qingdao University in Qingdao, China, invites applications for multiple faculty positions to start Spring 2026 or Fall 2026. The QU-Drake United College is collaborative initiative between Drake University and Qingdao University that allows undergraduate students to earn both a Qingdao University Degree and a Drake University Degree through a jointly developed curriculum taught in Qingdao. The dual degree programs, offered in Biology and Data Analytics, enable students to complete four years of full-time study in Qingdao University. Students take six credits of ESL/Public Speaking over two semesters. Qingdao University is located in Shandong, an eastern Chinese province on the Yellow Sea. Qingdao is a vibrant coastal city with a population of over 7 million, known for its temperate climate, rich history, and popularity as a travel destination. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Qingdao has been ranked among the world’s top 500 universities in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
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United College: Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology (Teaching in China) in Iowa
QU – Drake United College, a unique joint degree program between Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and Qingdao University in Qingdao, China, invites applications for multiple faculty positions starting Fall 2026. The QU-Drake United College is collaborative initiative between Drake University and Qingdao University that allows undergraduate students to earn both a Qingdao University Degree and a Drake University Degree through a jointly developed curriculum taught in Qingdao. The dual degree programs, offered in Biology and Data Analytics, enable students to complete four years of full-time study in Qingdao University. Students take six credits of ESL/Public Speaking over two semesters. Qingdao University is located in Shandong, an eastern Chinese province on the Yellow Sea. Qingdao is a vibrant coastal city with a population of over 7 million, known for its temperate climate, rich history, and popularity as a travel destination. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Qingdao has been ranked among the world’s top 500 universities in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
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