Visiting Professor Sociology

Opportunity:

DeVry University focuses on developing longterm relationships with superior instructors who have high professional standards excellent communication skills enthusiasm and a commitment to providing the finest practitionerfocused education. We are seeking primarily Industry Professionals to 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.


• Facetoface 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 educational 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 Universitys needs and discretion.

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 courserelated software including Websites email 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 masters degree is required for all faculty positions (with 18 graduate hours in the subject being taught for undergraduate teaching).


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


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


• Faculty must also have excellent motivational and instructional skills in a diverse and nontraditional environment.


• Must be able to work in a collegial manner and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups.

Pay: Visiting Professor pay is based on degree credit hours taught per 8week session and location.

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  Pay may vary in most states from $1500$2700 per 8week session

  
  

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  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