Hybrid Visiting Professor of Information Systems and Software Development
About The Position
DeVry University seeks industry professionals to teach undergraduate and graduate students in Information Systems and Software Development. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks, blending face-to-face interaction with technology such as online discussions and assignments. Faculty facilitate student learning in accordance with University requirements, develop syllabi and lesson plans, and use teaching techniques that support course and program objectives. Instructors participate in comprehensive faculty training and ongoing development. The University does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments; these may vary according to its needs and discretion. This role includes preparing and regularly updating course materials, using relevant online technologies and course-related software, communicating effectively with students, setting clear course and assessment expectations, and ensuring assessments align with course objectives. Faculty provide fair grading and timely feedback, and integrate responsible AI use into teaching and learning. Visiting Professor pay depends on level, credit hours taught per eight-week session, and location. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Information Systems or a related field such as Engineering or IT.
- At least 18 graduate credit hours in Information Systems.
- Applicants must upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts with their 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.
- Requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.
Nice To Haves
- ITF+ certification or related certification.
- Linux+ certification or related certification.
- PCAP or PCEP certification or related certification.
- A+ certification or related certification.
- CSSLP, CSDP, AWSCD, or related certification.
- Certification in C# programming or another Microsoft-related certification.
- Azure Data, MongoDB, or another Microsoft- or Oracle-related certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop and provide students with an approved DeVry University syllabus using the local campus template and including terminal course objectives.
- Organize, prepare, revise, and update course materials regularly.
- 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 difficulty correspond to course terminal objectives.
- Prepare and grade exams consistently and fairly, and provide timely feedback to students.
- Integrate 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.
Benefits
- 401(k) and Roth Plan
- Paid Tuition Program
- Remote and Flex Work Options
- Paid Sick Time
- Technology Stipend
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