Online Visiting Professor of Cancer Registry Management

DeVry University

12d•$1,500 - $2,700•Remote

About The Position

DeVry University seeks industry professionals with high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to practitioner-focused education to teach undergraduate and graduate students. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks, combining face-to-face interaction with online discussions, assignments, and other technology. Faculty facilitate student learning in accordance with University requirements, develop syllabi and lesson plans, and use teaching techniques that support course and program objectives. Instructors participate in comprehensive faculty training and ongoing faculty development. Work hours and assignments are not guaranteed and may vary according to University needs and discretion. The role requires flexible hours, including evenings. The Visiting Professor develops and provides an approved syllabus, prepares and updates course materials, uses online technologies and course-related software, communicates effectively, sets clear course expectations, aligns assessments with course objectives, and grades consistently while providing timely feedback. The professor also integrates responsible AI use into teaching and learning and addresses appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools. Pay is based on level, credit hours taught per eight-week session, and location. Pay may range from $1,500 to $2,700 per eight-week session in most states. In Arizona, California, Indiana, and Pennsylvania, pay is $22.00 or $23.50 per hour. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Visiting Professors may have access to benefit options, with eligibility varying by employment status.

Requirements

Master's degree in health information management, public health, or a healthcare-related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Current Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification.
At least five years managing cancer registry operations, including case finding, abstracting, and follow-up.
Expertise in AJCC/TNM staging, SEER Summary Staging, and collaborative staging systems.
Experience with cancer registry software platforms and NAACCR data standards.
Working knowledge of NCRA or CAHIIM accreditation standards and quality control procedures.
Understanding of cancer surveillance reporting to state and national databases.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings.
Commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with registry audits and case completeness reviews.
Background preparing Cancer Program Practice Reports and quality studies.
Knowledge of biomarker reporting and precision medicine data collection.
Previous experience training registry staff or teaching cancer-related courses.

Responsibilities

Develop and provide students with an approved DeVry University syllabus using the local campus template and including terminal course objectives.
Organize, prepare, regularly revise, and update course materials.
Use appropriate online technologies and course-related software, including websites, email, and online discussions, to prepare courses and make them accessible to students.
Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and supports learning.
Set clear course expectations by publishing terminal objectives, assignment and examination dates, and the weighting of evaluation categories.
Ensure that examination content and difficulty correspond to course terminal objectives.
Prepare and grade examinations consistently and fairly, and provide timely feedback to students.
Integrate the responsible use of AI technologies in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Recognize, evaluate, and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools in academic work.
Complete other duties as assigned.