Open Faculty Positions

The Hammons School of Architecture (HSA) at Drury University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Architecture Integrated Design and Building Technology whose teaching and scholarly work focus on the integration of contemporary design technology in teaching and scholarship. This full-time, tenure-track position starts August 2026. 

HSA seeks talented individuals who advance architectural pedagogy, discourse, and practice through technological innovation. In particular, candidates must demonstrate experience or promise of excellence in teaching upper-level design studios with an emphasis on systems integration and an aspirational design of buildings. They should also be capable of leading a building systems concentration area that engages building performance, environmental modeling, and ecological design.

The successful candidate will join a faculty of colleagues dedicated to the craft of teaching and the preparation of design leaders. The individual will play a key role in furthering the school’s mission of design excellence through relevant scholarship and innovative educational contributions to the university and the disciplines of architecture.

The successful candidate must hold a professional degree in architecture and a graduate degree in architecture or an allied field. Candidates with teaching and/or professional experience and a path towards licensure are desirable. Candidates should have an articulated line of inquiry with the potential to advance disciplinary knowledge. Integral to this position are contributions in teaching, scholarship, and service. Ideal candidates exhibit the ability to effectively teach upper-level integrated design studios and building systems core courses. The ability to develop a credible dossier of peer-reviewed scholarship through recognized design work, publication, research, exhibitions, funding or other means is expected.

HSA offers a NAAB-accredited, first-professional, M.Arch. degree in the context of a small private liberal arts university. The school has a historical and ongoing commitment to providing exemplary professional preparation within a broad and interdisciplinary curriculum recognized for fostering critical thinking and skilled stewardship. All HSA students study abroad, participate in professional internships, and attain minors and/or certificates that construct an individualized path through a uniquely interconnected program.

Drury University has a long record of effective engagement and activism in the Ozarks. Founded in 1873, the University is in Springfield, Missouri—the center of a metropolitan area approaching 500,000 in population. Additional information about Drury University, the Hammons School of Architecture, and the Springfield area can be found at https://www.drury.edu/, https://www.drury.edu/architecture/, and https://www.springfieldmo.org/, respectively.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applications shall be emailed (in pdf format, under 20 MB) to Professor Keith Hedges, Search Committee Chair, at khedges@drury.edu  and include:

• letter of interest addressing qualifications, scholarship focus, teaching pedagogy, and vision for design education.
• current curriculum vitae
• portfolio of personal and/or student design work, any group work shall have individual accountability clearly articulated.
• contact information for three references; letters of recommendations are required as a condition of hire.

Assistant Professor of Music: Director of Choral Activities / Choral Music Education

Start Date: August 2026
Institution: Drury University, Springfield, Missouri

Drury University’s Department of Music and Theatre invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music position, serving as Director of Choral Activities beginning in Fall 2026. We seek a skilled and collaborative choral music educator to recruit and lead a vibrant choral program within a liberal arts context.

Position Responsibilities:

•  Recruit and retain both music majors and non-majors for participation in choral ensembles.
•  Provide artistic and administrative leadership for the choral program, including three ensembles:
  • o Drury Chorale (60+ students, non-auditioned)
  • o Drury Singers (30+ students, auditioned)
  • o Chamber Choir (12 students, auditioned)
•  Conduct rehearsals and performances, select and program repertoire, and lead biennial tours.
• Teach courses in conducting, applied voice, music education (if qualified), and general education, based on departmental needs and candidate expertise.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students in music and music education.
• Maintain an active profile of scholarly and/or creative work through performance, presentations, and publications.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in music, music education, or a related field (Ph.D. or D.M.A.); ABD considered if degree is conferred by August 2026.
• Demonstrated excellence in choral conducting and rehearsal leadership.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the post-secondary level or strong potential for success.
• Record or promise of scholarly/creative productivity, including conference presentations, publications, and innovative programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

• K–12 teaching experience in choral music and/or general music.
• Familiarity with liberal arts education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Expertise in a specialized area such as music technology, musicology, or pedagogy.

About Drury University:

Drury University is a private liberal arts institution with an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students. Located in Springfield, Missouri, a growing city of 170,000 city with a metropolitan population of over 480,000.  Springfield provides a thriving arts community including several art galleries, a regional symphony, opera, ballet, and theatre. The department serves over 400 students annually and offers degrees in music education, music therapy, and a Bachelor of Arts in music with tracks in liberal arts, composition, and performance. Drury is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Application Instructions:

• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position and alignment with Drury’s mission.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching and rehearsal philosophy.
• Unofficial transcripts.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• A link to a 5–10 minute video (YouTube preferred) of you rehearsing a choir.

ADDRESS APPLICATION TO:

Ms. Lori Hutton, Chair
Department of Music and Theatre
Drury University
900 N. Benton
Springfield, MO  65802
Email: tthomas011@drury.edu, Tamra Thomas, Administrative Assistant

Review of applications begins November 15, 2025, and continues until the position is filled.

Open Rank/Tenure Track Faculty in Electrical Engineering 2025-2026

The Engineering Department at Drury University is searching for adventurous spirits to join a small team building new mechanical and electrical engineering programs.  Drury University is a small undergraduate-focused liberal arts school in Springfield, Missouri that welcomed its first engineering students in Fall 2024. 

We are seeking faculty with a passion for teaching undergraduates and a willingness to teach a variety of undergraduate electrical engineering topics.  While candidates from any electrical engineering discipline are welcome to apply, preference will be given to those who have a background in and enthusiasm for teaching analog electronics, including teaching relevant software design tools and introductory PCB layout.  Preference will also be given to candidates whose interest areas complement existing faculty strengths in signals and systems, controls, and numerical methods.

Requirements include doctorate and baccalaureate degrees in electrical engineering or a closely related field. (Doctorate must be complete by the start of employment.)  Essential job functions include teaching and advising students; service to the department, University, and professional communities; and professional development.

We welcome applications for tenure-track positions from candidates at any rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) to begin fall 2026.

Applicants please submit:

• A cover letter.
• A statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to promoting student success through teaching, professional activity, and/or service.  This statement should also discuss your teaching philosophy and accomplishments, while demonstrating that you share our passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
• A statement that discusses your professional development objectives. Professional development may include scholarship in all its forms, including the scholarships of discovery, integration, and application.
• A current curriculum vitae.

Finalist candidates will also be asked to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references capable of commenting on the appropriateness of your candidacy at Drury University.

Additional information on Drury and the Engineering Department is available from https://drury.edu/engineering.

For full consideration, candidates should submit their application materials no later than Monday December 1, 2025. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Please send online applications/resumes to Tyler Norman at tnorman@drury.edu.  Contact Dr. Bob Throne at rthrone@drury.edu for questions. EEO/AA

Job Title: Principal Faculty – Physician Assistant Program

Job Summary:
The Principal Faculty member reports directly to the Program Director and plays a key role in the collaborative planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and accreditation of the Physician Assistant (PA) Program. The individual must be team-oriented and possess excellent communication, teaching, and problem-solving skills.

Duties/Responsibilities as Principal Faculty:

A. Curriculum Development & Instruction

• Design, implement, and instruct didactic coursework, including serving as Course Director for assigned courses.
• Facilitate laboratory and small group sessions.
• Participate in continuous curriculum review and evaluation.
• Contribute to remediation and reassessment efforts.
• Provide academic instruction and support as assigned.

B. Program Evaluation & Accreditation

• Actively participate in ARC-PA accreditation processes, including program self-assessment, documentation, and reporting as directed by the program director.
• Assist with data collection and perform statistical analysis to support accreditation and continuous quality improvement, as directed by the program director.
• Serve on the Self-Assessment Committee and lead self-assessment initiatives, as directed by the program director.
• Engage in ongoing evaluation of program mission, vision, program goals, program competencies, and effectiveness.

C. Student Support & Advising

• Advise students on academic progress and professional development.
• Participate in the Student Progress Committee and Principal Faculty Committee.

D. Admissions & Recruitment

• Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection process for incoming students.

E. Additional Roles

• Maintain all necessary licenses and certifications for practice and teaching eligibility.
• Participate in clinical practice and/or scholarly activity as appropriate and encouraged.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience as a PA required.
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in PA.
• Must have current NCCPA Certification.
• Must be eligible for Missouri state licensure as a PA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in teaching or demonstrated potential for excellence in instruction and presentation.
• Proficiency with educational technologies and electronic learning platforms.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• High level of initiative, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal communication abilities.

ADDRESS APPLICATION TO:

Justin Gambini
Physician Assistant Program Director
Drury University
729 Drury Lane
Springfield, MO  65802
Email: jgambini@drury.edu