Job Description

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Environmental Science - 200030

Position Number: 200030

Unit/Department: Environmental Science

Salary: Per credit hour

Department Summary:

The Environmental Science and Sustainability Department at Drake University is an interdisciplinary program with a diverse, integrated education, and extensive field experience designed to support you to succeed in today's complex world.

Our goal is to immerse you in a multifaceted experience where you will learn about science, policy, economics, ecology, and conservation in the classroom and in the field, but where you can also get to know your professors, engage in research for publication in scientific journals, study in the rainforest, burn prairies to control invasive species, and, yes, change the world. More information can be found here: .

Job Summary:

Drake University's Department of Environmental Science and Sustainability is looking for a qualified person to teach one undergraduate course to students with an interest in the environmental professions. This course will be offered in the Spring 2026 academic term, beginning on January 26, 2026. The course to be taught is ENSS050: Special Topics: Environmental Consulting. Though preference may be given to individuals who are currently employed with an environmental consulting firm, the Department is looking for applicants that have a broad range of experience consulting on a wide range of scientific or sustainability related initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in environmental science and sustainability

Minimum 5 years of professional experience doing environmental consulting work

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, you must apply online. Please include: cover letter, CV, and two letters of recommendation.

If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email keith.summerville@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.

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: jobs@drake.edu ) and let us know how we can assist you.

Job Tags

Part time, Immediate start,

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