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Title: QU - Drake United College: Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology (teaching in China) - Q99988

Position Number: Q99988

Unit/Department: United College

FTE: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Department Summary:

QU-Drake United College, a unique joint degree program between Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and Qingdao University in Qingdao, China invites applicants for a faculty position for the Spring 2026. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree, or near completion, in Biology or a related area. The candidate will be expected to teach Anatomy & Physiology with labs in the spring semester and General and Pre-Professional Biology II (topics include introductory-level ecology, evolution, biological diversity, and animal physiology) with labs in the subsequent fall semester.

Job Summary:

Faculty will teach courses developed by Drake University faculty mirroring Drake's U.S. curriculum, and all instruction will be in English. Faculty will hold the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice and will spend up to six (6) months of their renewable nine-month appointment teaching on-site in Qingdao, with a teaching load of four (4) courses per semester. Faculty will also spend time in Des Moines, Iowa for training and support before and after teaching abroad.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D., or near completion in Biology or a related area is required.

Additional Information:

Salary is competitive with peer institutions and dependent on qualifications and experience. Housing accommodations in China will be compensated in addition to other benefits like supplemental health insurance.

Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic community committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to provide support to and work with individuals and groups from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability, and/or ethnic backgrounds.

Qingdao is a vibrant coastal city with a population of over 7 million, known for its temperate climate, rich history, and popularity as a travel destination. QU-Drake United College.m4v

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should complete the online application, including providing a letter of application, curriculum vitae, description of teaching experience, teaching philosophy, diversity statement, and contact information for three references through the online application system.

Review of Applications Begins: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

Have Questions:

Questions about this position can be directed to the search chair: Marc Busch at [email protected] .

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in both the United States and China.

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.