Title: Adjunct Physiology Instructor, Health Sciences – 250080

Position Number: 250080

Unit/Department: Health Sciences

Salary: Per credit hour

Department Summary

Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) is proud to

prepare today’s learners to be tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Our graduates enjoy success and leadership in professional fields that offer enormous opportunities and have a tremendous impact on people’s lives.

CPHS offers a range of undergraduate and professional degree programs, including

a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with majors in Clinical & Medical Sciences, Public Health, and Health Care Administration; Master’s in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP); Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD); and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN).

Learn more about the College at: https://www.drake.edu/cphs/

Job Summary

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (https://www.drake.edu/hs/) at Drake

University invites applications for an adjunct instructor for two undergraduate physiology courses beginning August 24th of 2026. We seek candidates who will be knowledgeable and committed to providing rigorous and engaging learning experiences for undergraduate students enrolled in the physiology lecture courses in the fall and the spring, as well as overseeing the physiology laboratory sections in the spring. Responsibilities include leading lectures and discussions, preparing teaching and learning materials, creating new or revising available assignments and exams, utilizing Drake’s learning management system (LMS), and otherwise assessing student learning.

Specific courses linked to this position include

• PHAR 125 (4 credits) – Physiology o This is a lecture course with a discussion section delivered to first year pharmacy students. o Fall 2026 Class Schedule: M/W/F 12:30-1:45pm CST
• HSCI 125 (3 credits) – Medical Physiology o This is a lecture course with a laboratory section delivered to health sciences undergraduate students. o Spring 2026 Class Schedule: M/W 2:00-3:15pm CST

To thrive in this role the individual will have strong interpersonal and

communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, and students in a positive, helpful, and cooperative working relationship. The successful candidate will have organizational and time management skills to keep materials in order, adhere to course and program policies, stay on track with the syllabus schedule, maintain documentation records, and follow through on assignments to completion. They will also have the initiative and ability to work independently while thriving in a setting requiring collaboration and teamwork for maximal efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Master’s degree preferred in physiology, or a related field is

minimally required. PhD in physiology or a related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Previous teaching experience in lecture and/or laboratory courses is

preferred. OTHER ESSENTIAL TRAINING AND SKILLS: A commitment to academic excellence; advanced knowledge of health care or health sciences broadly; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills.

Job Duties

• 60% - Prepare for and deliver the lecture and discussion components of the assigned courses. - (Essential)
• 20% - Oversee the planning and delivery of assigned labs for health sciences students (i.e., facilitate labs and/or courses, prep for labs/courses, assist instructor with other duties as assigned). Note: Laboratory sections are taught and managed by a separate laboratory instructor. - (Essential)
• 20% - Assist with grading, reinforcement of lab materials, safety measures and precautions for all spaces and equipment utilized by the program. - (Essential)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply online by submitting a (1) letter of interest, (2) curriculum vita, (3)

statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and (4) contact information for three references. Materials must be uploaded to www.drake.edu/hr [http://www.drake.edu/hr]. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be directed to Stacy Gnacinski, PhD, CMPC at

stacy.gnacinski@drake.edu [stacy.gnacinski@drake.edu]. Information about the Drake community may be viewed at http://www.drake.edu/hr [http://www.drake.edu/hr].