Visiting Professor of Information Systems and Software Development

DeVry University•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

DeVry University is seeking industry professionals to teach and share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students. The university aims to close the opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners for careers shaped by continuous technological change. DeVry University focuses on developing long-term relationships with superior instructors who have high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to providing practitioner-focused education. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks, blending face-to-face interaction with technology for an enhanced learning environment. Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning, developing course syllabi and lesson plans, and applying teaching techniques to achieve course objectives. All instructors will participate in faculty training and development activities.

Requirements

A master's degree in Information Systems or a related field (Engineering or IT) is required for all faculty positions, along with 18 graduate credit hours in Information Systems.
Qualifying credentials must be awarded by an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Administration, or by an international institution determined to hold equivalent accreditation.
Faculty must have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.

Nice To Haves

ITF+ or related certification
Linux+ or related certification
PCAP or PCEP or related certification
A+ or related certification
CSSLP, CSDP, AWSCD, or related certification
Programming in C# or other MS related certification
Azure Data, MongoDB or other MS or Oracle related certification

Responsibilities

Develops and provides students with an approved DeVry University syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, and which includes the terminal course objectives.
Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and updates all course materials.
Uses appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including Websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students.
Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.
Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examination dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories.
Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.
Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams, and provide timely feedback to students.
Completes other duties as assigned.