Hybrid Visiting Professor of Speech

Devry University•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

DeVry University is seeking instructors, primarily industry professionals, to teach and share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students. The focus is 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 and programmatic objectives. All instructors will participate in a comprehensive faculty training program and ongoing faculty development activities. DeVry University does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University’s needs and discretion.

Requirements

A master's degree is required, along with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught.
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.
Faculty must have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
Faculty must have a commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.

Nice To Haves

Primarily industry professionals are sought.

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/examinations 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 provides timely feedback to students.
Embraces and integrates the responsible use of AI technologies in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize, evaluate, and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools in academic work.
Completes other duties as assigned.