QU - Drake United College: Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology (Teaching in China)
- Drake University, Department of Biology
- Qingdao, Shandong, China
- Aug 11, 2026
Job Description
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 to start Spring of 2027. The QU-Drake United College is a collaborative initiative between Drake University and Qingdao University that allows undergraduate students to earn both a Qingdao University Degree and a Drake University Degree through a jointly developed curriculum taught in Qingdao. The dual degree programs, offered in Biology and Data Analytics, enable students to complete four years of full-time study in Qingdao University. Students take six credits of ESL/Public Speaking over two semesters.
Qingdao University is located in Shandong, an eastern Chinese province on the Yellow Sea. 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. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Qingdao has been ranked among the world’s top 500 universities in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
Job Summary:
Faculty will teach onsite, courses developed by Drake University faculty mirroring Drake's U.S. curriculum, and all instruction will be in English. The position will be expected to teach introductory Anatomy and Physiology (lecture and lab) in the spring and upper division Physiology (lecture and lab) in the fall. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree, or near completion, in Biology or a related area. The positions are renewable for multiple years.
Preferred and Required Qualifications
A Ph.D., or near completion in Biology or a related area is required.
Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)
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.
Questions about this position can be directed to the search chair: Deb Christensen at debora.christensen@drake.edu
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.
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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.
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