Lab Instructor and Capstone Coordinator, Health Sciences

Job Summary

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ( ) at Drake University invites applications for a full-time 10-month course instructor and capstone coordinator beginning July 15, 2026. We seek candidates who will be knowledgeable and committed to providing rigorous and engaging learning experiences for undergraduate students enrolled in the Human Anatomy and Medical Physiology laboratory sections, as well as overseeing Health Sciences senior internship courses.

Responsibilities include teaching assigned laboratory sections, preparing teaching materials, grading all lab reports and inputting into Drake’s learning management system (LMS), and otherwise assessing student learning. A bachelor's degree is required, a master’s degree preferred in physiology, biology, kinesiology, exercise science, or related field.

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, students, and community partners 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.

The Health Sciences Instructor is responsible for the education of students in the Health Sciences undergraduate program. Candidates must have the ability to work with students in both one-on-one and group instruction situations.

• EDUCATION:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required
• OTHER ESSENTIAL TRAINING AND
  
  SKILLS:
  
  A commitment to academic excellence; advanced knowledge of health sciences broadly; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills.

• EDUCATION:
  
  Master’s degree preferred in health sciences, physiology, biology, kinesiology, exercise science, or related field.
• EXPERIENCE:
  
  Previous teaching experience in laboratory courses is preferred.

• 30% – Facilitate the assigned labs and health sciences courses (i.e., facilitate labs and/or courses, prep for labs/courses, assist instructor with other duties as assigned).
• 30% – Experiential education coordination & communications.
• 20% – Prepare for the labs to include learning the equipment and setting up assigned teaching spaces with the proper equipment.
• 20% – Assist with grading, reinforcement of lab materials, safety measures and precautions for all spaces and equipment utilized by the program.

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• Contact information for three references

Materials must be uploaded to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email stacy.gnacinski.

The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2026.

One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.