Adjunct, Information Systems

Drake University; United States; On-site; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Work-life balance with time off

Job summary

Drake University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Information Systems to teach Information Systems Analysis and Design for Spring, 2027. Duties include evaluating student work, assigning grades, and periodic meetings with the department supervisor to discuss the class.

Minimum qualifications require a Master's degree in Information Systems or Business; university-level teaching experience is preferred. All offers contingent on background check.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Systems or Business from an accredited university.
• University-level teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Information Systems Analysis and Design for Spring 2027.
• Evaluate student work and assign grades.
• Meet periodically with department supervisor to discuss class.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Information Systems or Business

Job description

Zimpleman College of Business JM Department Summary:

Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business is committed to nurturing a high-performance work culture that provides meaningful career opportunities for faculty and staff, and is focused on creating an authentically diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all. The College's North Star is centered on equipping students to do well by doing good, empowering them to contribute to the global economy and society. With 54 full-time faculty and staff members, we work as a team to ensure Zimpleman students are equipped with the technical skills, business acumen, and experience to prepare them for immediate and lasting success. To learn more about the College, visit: https://www.drake.edu/zimpleman/

Job Summary:

Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Information Systems to teach Information Systems Analysis and Design for Spring, 2027. The focus of the course is to provide an introduction to strategies and technologies for analyzing business processes and systems in an organization. Essential functions include evaluating student work and assigning grades as well as meeting periodically with department supervisor to discuss class.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Masters degree or foreign equivalent in Information Systems or Business is required and closely related fields will be considered from an accredited university.

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the university-level is preferred.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 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 of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.

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