What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adj Instructor, Counseling position at Drake University?
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
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.
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
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.