Department Summary:

At Drake University's School of Education (SOE), we prepare world-class teachers and educational leaders. With more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students, we’re one of the largest schools of education in the Midwest—and for good reason.

We have an exceptional record of preparing highly effective elementary and secondary teachers, school counselors, principals, superintendents, and specialists working in training and organizational development in the corporate and non-profit sectors. At the same time, we don’t let our size compromise our commitment to providing an intimate learning environment that fosters close connections between students and faculty.

Drake University’s School of Education consists of dedicated, high-energy faculty and staff. We are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. We seek people who will truly care about the student experience and take pride in their work.

Drake University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan options and generous time off. Drake University also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees, their partners/spouses, and dependent children through our tuition waiver and tuition exchange programs.

Job Summary:

The Drake University Teaching and Learning Department invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor. The instructor will be responsible for teaching one of one sections of a three-credit undergraduate/graduate course titled EDUC 195/295: Curriculum and Assessment of Gifted (the sections of these courses are cross-listed for both undergraduate and graduate students).

This asynchronous, online course is designed to help students develop educational programs and services for gifted learners in the PK-12 educational setting. Students will explore NAGC program standards, best practices for teaching gifted students and assessing their learning, programming models/options (e.g., acceleration, differentiation etc.), and common instructional/assessment strategies. The instructor will be responsible for the facilitation and assessment of all related course work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of PK-12 teaching experience in gifted education.

• Experience in teaching adult learners in a virtual/online format.

Job Duties:

• 65% - Serve as instructor of record for the course, using an existing course syllabus as the foundation for instruction - (Essential)
• 20% - Use the Blackboard Ultra Learning Management System to facilitate student learning experiences - (Essential)
• 10% - Document individual student achievement of course goals/objectives - (Essential)
• 5% - Maintain timely communication with students, with Drake Teaching and Learning faculty and/or the Talented and Gifted endorsement program lead - (Essential)