Mid Level Teaching Jobs
Mid level teaching jobs go to educators ready to own their classroom practice, mentor colleagues, and make curriculum decisions with growing independence. Openings run across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Education, Government & Public Sector, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Florida International University, City University of New York, and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hiring at this level now.
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Position Number: 200055
Unit/Department: Music
Salary: Per credit hour
Department Summary:
Drake University's Department of Music (School of Fine Arts) is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Music Department's mission is to provide a center for the student and understanding of music that develops students' intellectual, practical, and expressive abilities by emphasizing professional preparation, collaborative learning, critical thinking, and musical communication. Drake University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.
Drake offers the best of both worlds: a department that is large enough to support a vast range of musical activities, but small enough that students receive highly personal attention. We provide ourselves on providing big-school opportunities in a small-school environment, and our graduates are well-trained and well-rounded musicians who are highly competitive in a wide range of vocational fields.
Job Summary:
Drake University seeks candidates with experience in Music Production/Recording Techniques. The candidate will have training in music recording technology and will teach fundamentals of digital audio recording, including signal path, microphones, DAWs, recording software, effects, mixing, and final output. Students will work with the 32‑channel Behringer X32 system and ProTools on the DCommand Console in the Turner Jazz Center. Position starts Spring of 2027 and meets 1x per week in person.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous Music production and Recording Techniques experience
Master's degree
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Review of Applications Begins:
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.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
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. As reflected in our Core Values, we embrace a diverse and inclusive community.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 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 (p: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
Position Number: 200055
Unit/Department: Music
Salary: Per credit hour
Department Summary:
Drake University's Department of Music (School of Fine Arts) is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Music Department's mission is to provide a center for the student and understanding of music that develops students' intellectual, practical, and expressive abilities by emphasizing professional preparation, collaborative learning, critical thinking, and musical communication. Drake University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.
Drake offers the best of both worlds: a department that is large enough to support a vast range of musical activities, but small enough that students receive highly personal attention. We provide ourselves on providing big-school opportunities in a small-school environment, and our graduates are well-trained and well-rounded musicians who are highly competitive in a wide range of vocational fields.
Job Summary:
Drake University seeks candidates with experience in Music Production/Recording Techniques. The candidate will have training in music recording technology and will teach fundamentals of digital audio recording, including signal path, microphones, DAWs, recording software, effects, mixing, and final output. Students will work with the 32‑channel Behringer X32 system and ProTools on the DCommand Console in the Turner Jazz Center. Position starts Spring of 2027 and meets 1x per week in person.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous Music production and Recording Techniques experience
Master's degree
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Review of Applications Begins:
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.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
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. As reflected in our Core Values, we embrace a diverse and inclusive community.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 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 (p: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
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Mid Level Teaching Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level teaching job?
Position yourself around the depth and ownership you have already built. Highlight lesson frameworks you designed independently, outcomes you drove for students, and any mentoring or curriculum work you led. Tailor your application to show you operate with limited supervision, not just that you follow direction. A portfolio of student results and peer collaboration strengthens your case at this level.
Which companies hire mid level teachings?
Companies hiring mid level teachings right now include Florida International University, City University of New York, and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from established school districts, charter networks, and education-focused organizations with enough staff structure to distinguish experienced practitioners from early-career hires.
Are there remote mid level teaching jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by subject area and employer. About 13% of mid level teaching openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the strongest concentration in online curriculum development, virtual instruction, and instructional coaching roles where in-person presence is not required.
How do I move up to a mid level teaching role?
Getting to mid level comes from building a record of ownership over time. That means going beyond delivering lessons to designing curriculum, analyzing student data, and contributing to school-wide goals. Taking on mentoring responsibilities, leading a committee, or piloting a new instructional approach signals readiness. Employers at this level look for educators who have deepened a specialization and taken measurable initiative.
Which industries hire the most mid level teachings?
Mid Level teaching roles concentrate in Education, Government & Public Sector, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they employ enough instructional staff to maintain clear career tiers, creating dedicated demand for experienced educators who can take on expanded responsibilities without moving into full administration.