Hybrid Visiting Professor of English

DeVry University strives to close our society's opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces.

Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners.

Opportunity:

This role will provide instruction and support to DeVry Universitys Advantage Academy high school population in Chicago, IL.

DeVry University's Advantage Academy helps qualified Chicago Public School students take college courses-and earn an Associate Degree -while earning a high school diploma at the same time.

Location is 1900 W. Lawrence Avenue Chicago, Il (Ravenswood area). Classes run from 9-12pm or 12-3pm CST.

• Courses meet twice a week for eight weeks (daytime).
• Face-to-face interaction is blended with technology (such as online discussions and online assignments) for an enhanced learning environment.
• Commitment is on a course by course basis.

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 update 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 provide timely feedback to students.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A terminal degree (PhD, DBA, JD, Ed.D.) is required for all faculty positions (with 18 graduate hours in the subject being taught for undergraduate teaching).

• 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.

• Additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.

• Faculty must have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.

Pay:

Visiting Professor pay is based on degree, credit hours taught per 8-week session, and location. In addition, DeVry University does not guarantee any specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University's needs and discretion.

• Pay may vary in most states from $1500-$2700 per 8-week session
• Pay in the states of AZ, CA, IN and PA is paid at an hourly rate of either $22.00/hour or $23.50/hour

DeVry University offers benefit options for Visiting Professors, including:

• 401(k) and Roth Plan
• Paid Tuition Program
• Remote and Flex Work Options
• Paid Sick Time
• Technology Stipend

Benefits vary based on employment status.

We believe that a vibrant and collaborative workplace is essential to our educational mission and the success of our community.

We are committed to a workplace environment where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported.