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Job Description
Adjunct Instructor, Japanese Drake University - 4.1 Des Moines, IA Job Details 23 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree Teaching foreign languages
Teaching Full Job Description Position Number:
200052
Unit/Department:
World Languages & Culture Salary:
Per credit hour
Department Summary:
The Department of World Languages and Cultures provides opportunities to develop and enhance functional linguistic and cultural capabilities, fostering and nurturing communicative growth to prepare world citizens for the interconnected global community. The Department supports cultural competencies and prepares students for meaningful academic, professional, and personal experiences in a variety of contexts. WLC is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences, the largest academic unit at Drake University. Students choose from a major in Spanish or a variety of minors. The student experience includes opportunities for community engagement, campus involvement, and study abroad.
Job Summary:
The Department of World Languages and Cultures seeks one adjunct instructor with the ability to teach a first- and third-semester course in the Fall of 2026. Successful candidates should have a Master's Degree and language teaching experience and have native or near-native proficiency.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree and language teaching experience required Must have native or near-native proficiency Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Please complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter including prior teaching experience, (2) CV/Resume, and (3) the contact details for three references. Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists. All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in the United States. If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email .
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.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
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. As reflected in our Core Values, we embrace a diverse and inclusive community.
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: ) and let us know how we can assist you.
