Hybrid Visiting Professor of Business Information Systems

DeVry Educational Development Corp.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 9,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

DeVry University is seeking Visiting Professor to teach and share knowledge with undergraduate and graduate students in information systems and related fields. Courses run 8-week sessions with face-to-face and technology-enhanced learning, requiring development of syllabi, materials, and assessments.

The role emphasizes strong communication skills, commitment to professional development in instructional technology, and the responsible use of AI in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides students with an approved DeVry University syllabus that follows a campus template and includes terminal course objectives.
• Organizes, prepares, and revises course materials regularly.
• Uses online technologies and course-related software for access and delivery of coursework.
• Models effective oral and written communications to engage students and improve learning.
• Sets clear course expectations by publishing terminal objectives and assessment dates.
• Ensures exams align with course objectives and provide timely feedback.
• Demonstrates fairness in grading and consistency in evaluation methods.
• Embraces and integrates responsible AI practices in teaching.
• Addresses appropriate use of AI tools by students in academic work.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Information Systems or related field

Job description

Opportunity:

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 the finest practitioner-focused education. We are seeking primarily industry professionals to teach and share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields.

• 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 is required in Information Systems or in a related field (Information Systems, Database Management, Qualitative Research Methods, Applied Computer Science) with 15 graduate hours in the subject being taught.
• 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.