Hybrid Visiting Professor of Ethics

DeVry University•Chicago, IL

6d•$1,500 - $2,700•Hybrid

About The Position

DeVry University is hiring a Visiting Professor of Ethics to provide instruction and support to its 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 requires onsite teaching at 1900 W. Lawrence Avenue in Chicago’s Ravenswood area. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. Central Time, once or twice a week for eight weeks. Face-to-face teaching is blended with technology, including online discussions and assignments. The University does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments; these may vary according to its needs and discretion. Faculty facilitate student learning by teaching courses and programs in accordance with DeVry University requirements. They develop syllabi and lesson plans and use teaching techniques suited to course and program objectives. Instructors participate in comprehensive faculty training and ongoing development activities. This role also involves responsible use of AI in the classroom and recognizing and addressing appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools. Visiting Professor pay is based on level, credit hours taught per eight-week session, and location. Pay may vary in most states from $1,500 to $2,700 per eight-week session. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught.
Upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts with the application.
Degree 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.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Must meet any additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations.

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 that examination content and level correspond to course terminal objectives.
Prepare and grade examinations 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.