Visiting Professor I - COLL148 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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 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.
• 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 courses and programs in accordance with DeVry University requirements.
• Faculty develop course syllabi 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).

• 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.
• Faculty must also have excellent motivational and instructional skills in a diverse and nontraditional environment.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups.

*Please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts graduate level and above