Adj Instructor, Counseling
- Counseling
- Adjunct Instructor
Title: Adj Instructor, Counseling
Position Number: 220070
Unit/Department: Counseling
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate
Job Summary:
The Drake University Leadership & Counseling Department invites applications for an adjunct instructor position. This position will be responsible for teaching a three-credit graduate section of COUN 286 College and Career Readiness. This is School Counseling specific course where students learn career exploration/development, college access, college knowledge information and postsecondary preparation. The successful candidate will teach a full section of the course during the fall 2026 term. The instructor is responsible for developing the course content and teach the course in the Fall as an in-person course. The instructor is responsible for delivering course content, facilitating activities, and grading assignments. This course is required of all students specializing in School Counseling.
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of a master’s degree in school counseling and school counseling experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Five or more years experience as a school counselor.
Job Duties:
- 60% - Deliver content related to School Counseling Programming
- 15% - Monitor and document individual student progress
- 10% - Facilitate discussion of relevant issues
- 5% - Adjust the pre-developed curriculum and textbook / article choices as needed
- 5% - Provide final grades for students according to the university calendar
- 5% - Create new course content and readings as needed
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 bengu.tekinalp@drake.edu .
Review of Applications Begins:
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
ABOUT DRAKE
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (p: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
