Online Visiting Professor of Cancer Registry Management

DeVry University

12d•$1,500 - $2,700•Remote

About The Position

DeVry University strives to close our society’s opportunity gap by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces. We are seeking primarily industry professionals to teach and share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks. Face-to-face interaction is blended with technology (such as online discussions and online assignments) for an enhanced learning environment. Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning by teaching courses and programs in accordance with DeVry University requirements. Faculty develop course syllabi and lesson plans and apply teaching techniques to best achieve course and programmatic objectives. All DeVry instructors will participate in a comprehensive faculty training program and ongoing faculty development activities to ensure the highest quality instruction. DeVry University does not guarantee any specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University’s needs and discretion.

Requirements

Master's degree in health information management, public health, or healthcare-related field from regionally accredited institution.
Current Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification required.
Minimum 5 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.
This role requires the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings.
Faculty must have a commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.

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

Develops and provides students with an approved DeVry University syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, and which includes the terminal course objectives.
Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and update all course materials.
Uses appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including Websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students.
Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.
Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories.
Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.
Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams, and provide timely feedback to students.
Embraces and integrates the responsible use of AI technologies in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize, evaluate, and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools in academic work.
Completes other duties as assigned.