Hybrid Visiting Professor of Business

Devry University•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides instruction and 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. The position is based at 1900 W. Lawrence Avenue in the Ravenswood area of Chicago. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. Central Time, once or twice a week for eight weeks. Instruction blends face-to-face interaction 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 to meet course and program objectives. Instructors participate in comprehensive faculty training and ongoing faculty development activities. DeVry University does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments; these may vary according to the University's needs and discretion.

Requirements

A doctoral degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught.
Upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts with the application.
Degrees 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 have equivalent accreditation.
Meet any additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations.
Have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
Commit to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

Provide students with an approved DeVry University syllabus that follows the local campus template and includes terminal course objectives.
Organize, prepare, and regularly revise and update course materials.
Use appropriate online technologies and course-related software, including websites, email, and online discussions, to prepare the course and make it 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 exam content and difficulty correspond to the terminal course objectives.
Prepare and grade exams consistently and fairly, and provide timely feedback to students.
Responsibly integrate 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.