Adjunct Instructor: Curriculum and Assessment of Gifted
- Adjunct Instructor
Title: Adjunct Instructor: Curriculum and Assessment of Gifted
Position Number: 220060
Unit/Department: School of Education
Salary: Compensation will be $3,000, $3,500 or $4,000 depending on qualifications
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)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The ideal candidate will have specific master’s or doctoral training in education and secondary teaching experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Todd Hodgkinson: todd.hodgkinson@drake.edu.
Review of Applications Begins:
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.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
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 (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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