Adjunct Instructor, Interdisciplinary Studies, LSAT Prep – 200037 Contract

Position Number: 200037

Unit/Department: Law, Politics, and Society

FTE: Part-time/Spring Semester, 2025

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate

Department
Summary:

Interdisciplinary Programs: Drake University is committed to nurturing a vibrant interdisciplinary academic
culture. A wide range of programs and events provide opportunities to reflect on and supplement established traditions of learning, and to
coordinate resources from across the university to address important intellectual and social problems. These programs can help students
become reflective practitioners and engaged citizens, and many of them provide state of the art preparation for specific vocational
objectives.

Job Summary:

Drake University invites candidates interested and with experiences in teaching to
provide instruction to students who plan to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

In this course, students will learn about the
test itself, testing strategies, and have the opportunity to practice, refine, and improve their performance.

This position is a
one-semester position (Spring 2025), with the possibility of continuation. The spring semester starts on January 27, 2025, with classes
occurring Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm for 10 weeks.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please complete the
online application and attach (1) a cover letter, (2) CV/Resume, and (3) the contact details for two references.

Please do not
attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documentation may be requested if needed.

Review of Applications
Begins:

Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain posted 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.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
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. Drake University is proud to
support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded
in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.

We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and
perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a
commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by
applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.

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 (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu)
and let us know how we can assist you.

At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an
equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion,
age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any
characteristic protected by law.