Job Description

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Educational Leadership

Position Number: 220080

Unit/Department: Education Instructional

Salary: Per credit hour

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

K-12 administrative experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral degree and/or university teaching experience are preferred.

Job Duties:

• 70% - Teach using a pre-developed syllabus and readings
• 10% - Establish a consistent method of assessing students around the course objectives. Monitor and document individual student progress
• 10% - Engage students to actively participate in all aspects of the course, online and independent student activities as appropriate
• 5% - Maintain timely communication with students to assist them in achieving course objectives
• 5% - Communicate questions and concerns with collaborating educational leadership faculty

Salary and Benefits:

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2026 One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter. If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email brian.coleman@drake.edu

Review of Applications Begins:

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.