Hybrid Visiting Professor of Sociology

DeVry Educational Development Corp.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 9,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

DeVry University seeks industry professionals to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, blending face-to-face sessions with online discussions and assignments. Instructors develop syllabi, organize materials, and use technology to deliver accessible courses.

Training and ongoing faculty development are provided, while hours may vary by campus needs. Applicants should hold a master's degree in Sociology or Environmental Science, with 18 graduate credit hours in the field; a doctorate is

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and professional development commitment.
• Master's degree in Sociology or Environmental Science and 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching subject.
• PhD preferred; degrees from accredited institutions recognized by U.S. Dept. of Education or CHAE.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides an approved DeVry University syllabus for courses.
• Organizes, prepares, and updates course materials regularly.
• Uses online tools (Websites, email, discussion boards) to support learning.
• Models clear, engaging communication to enhance student learning.
• Set course expectations and align assessments with objectives.
• Ensure exam content matches course objectives and provides timely feedback.
• Embrace AI responsibly to support teaching and address student use of AI.

Skills

Communication skills

Subject matter expertise

Professional development

Education

Master's degree in Sociology or Environmental Science

18 graduate credit hours in subject

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Websites

Email

Online discussions

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 master's degree in Sociology or Environmental Science is required, along with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught. A doctorate is preferred.

• 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.