Hybrid Visiting Professor of Business

DeVry University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 9,800 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth Plan

Paid Tuition Program

Remote and Flex Work Options

Paid Sick Time

Technology Stipend

Job summary

DeVry University in Chicago seeks a Visiting Professor to teach the Advantage Academy program onsite. The role involves face-to-face instruction at 1900 W.

Lawrence Avenue, with classes from 9–12am or 12–3pm CST, meeting once or twice weekly for eight weeks. You will develop syllabi, organize and revise course materials, use online discussions and tools, model clear communication, publish objectives and grading schemes, ensure exam content aligns with objectives, provide timely feedback, and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught.
• Transcripts must be uploaded with application.
• Degrees must be awarded by an accredited institution recognized by US DOE or CHEA.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.
• Faculty must have subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides students with an approved DeVry University syllabus that follows a campus template and includes terminal course objectives.
• Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and updates all course materials.
• Uses appropriate online technologies and course software, including websites and discussions, to make content accessible.
• Models clear oral and written communication to engage students and improve learning.
• Publishes course objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight distributions for evaluations.
• Ensures exam content aligns with terminal objectives.
• Provides timely feedback and maintains fair grading practices.
• Embraces responsible AI in the classroom to enhance outcomes.
• Recognizes and addresses appropriate and inappropriate AI tool use by students.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Teaching

Student engagement

Education

Doctoral degree with 18 graduate credit hours

Job description

Position requires onsite teaching in Chicago, IL and a Doctoral Degree in a relevant field.

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.

Opportunity

This role will provide instruction and support to DeVry University's 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 once or twice a week for eight weeks.
• Face-to-face interaction is blended with technology (such as online discussions and online assignments) for an enhanced learning environment.
• Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning by teaching courses and programs in accordance with DeVry University requirements.
• Faculty develop course syllabi and lesson plans and apply teaching techniques to best achieve course and programmatic objectives.
• All DeVry instructors will participate in a comprehensive faculty training program and ongoing faculty development activities to ensure the highest quality instruction.
• DeVry University does not guarantee any specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University’s needs and discretion.
• As you explore this opportunity, we invite you to view this brief video highlighting how our faculty engage in meaningful student support.

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 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.

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 doctoral degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught is required.
• Applicants must upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts with their application.
• 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.
• Additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.
• 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.

Pay

Visiting Professor pay is based on level, credit hours taught per 8-week session, and location.

• 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.

For Visiting Professor roles, we accept applications on an ongoing basis.

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

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.