Hybrid Visiting Professor of English
About The Position
DeVry University is seeking instructors with high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to practitioner-focused education. Visiting Professors teach and share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks, blending face-to-face interaction with online discussions, assignments, and other technology to support learning. Faculty facilitate student learning in accordance with University requirements, develop syllabi and lesson plans, and use teaching techniques suited to course and program objectives. Instructors participate in comprehensive faculty training and ongoing faculty development. The University does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments; these may vary according to its needs and discretion. The position includes preparing and updating course materials, communicating expectations and objectives, assessing student work fairly and promptly, and using technology and AI responsibly to support teaching and learning. A master's degree and 18 graduate credit hours in the subject taught are required; a Ph.D. is preferred. Visiting Professor compensation is based on level, credit hours taught per eight-week session, and location. The position offers benefit options, which vary by employment status.
Requirements
- Master's degree and 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught.
- 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 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.
- Applicants must upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts with their application.
- Additional requirements may apply based on state licensing or accreditation considerations.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. preferred.
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 exam content and level correspond to the terminal course objectives.
- Prepare and grade exams consistently and fairly, and provide timely feedback to students.
- Integrate 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.
Benefits
- 401(k) and Roth Plan
- Paid Tuition Program
- Remote and Flex Work Options
- Paid Sick Time
- Technology Stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
