Hybrid Visiting Professor of Business

DeVry University•Chicago, IL

6d•$1,500 - $2,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Visiting Professor of Business provides instruction and student support to DeVry University’s Advantage Academy high school population in Chicago, Illinois. The program enables qualified Chicago Public School students to take college courses and earn an associate degree while completing their high school diploma. This role requires onsite teaching at 1900 W. Lawrence Avenue in Chicago. Classes meet once or twice per week for eight weeks, in sessions scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. Central Time. Face-to-face instruction is blended with technology, including online discussions and assignments. Faculty facilitate student learning by teaching courses and programs in accordance with DeVry University requirements. They develop course syllabi and lesson plans and use teaching techniques that support course and program objectives. Instructors participate in comprehensive faculty training and ongoing development activities. DeVry does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments; these may vary based on University needs and discretion.

Requirements

Doctoral degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught.
Submit unofficial graduate-level transcripts with the application.
Degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or from an international institution determined to hold equivalent accreditation.
Requisite subject-matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
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.

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 improves learning.
Set clear course expectations by publishing terminal objectives, assignment and examination dates, and the weighting of evaluation categories.
Ensure that exam content and difficulty correspond to course terminal objectives.
Prepare and grade exams consistently and fairly, and provide timely feedback to students.
Integrate the responsible use of AI technologies in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning.
Recognize, evaluate, and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools in academic work.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Participate in faculty training and ongoing faculty development activities.