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 multiple faculty positions for the Fall 2025. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree, or near completion, in computer science, information systems, statistics, mathematics, data science, or a related area and should be able to teach in a variety of courses in programming, spreadsheets, statistics, machine learning, data mining, generalized linear models, regression, time series, data bases, cloud computer, statistics, or digital ethics.
Job Summary:
Faculty will teach courses developed by Drake University faculty mirroring Drake's U.S. curriculum, and all instruction will be in English. Faculty will hold the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice and will spend up to six (6) months of their renewable nine-month appointment teaching on-site in Qingdao, with a teaching load of four (4) courses per semester. Faculty will also spend time in Des Moines, Iowa for training and support before and after teaching abroad.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D., or near completion, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or a related area is required.
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.
