Hybrid Visiting Professor of Computer Science

DeVry University•Chicago, IL

7d•$1,500 - $2,700•Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides instruction and support to DeVry University's Advantage Academy high school population in Chicago, Illinois. The academy helps qualified Chicago Public School students take college courses and earn an associate degree while earning a high school diploma. The position is based at 1900 W. Lawrence Avenue in the Ravenswood area of Chicago. Classes run from 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. Central Time, meet once or twice a week, and run for eight weeks. 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. All instructors participate in comprehensive faculty training and ongoing faculty development activities. DeVry does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments; these may vary according to the University's needs and discretion.

Requirements

A master's degree and 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught.
Upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts with the application.
Degrees must be awarded by an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or by 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.
Additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.

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 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 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 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.