Devry University - Naperville Park District, IL

posted 3 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Naperville Park District, IL
Educational Services

About the position

DeVry University is seeking dedicated Industry Professionals to join our team as Online Visiting Professors for Global Supply Chain Management. This role is ideal for individuals with a Master's degree, although a Ph.D. is preferred. As an Adjunct Faculty member, you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with students in various instructional areas, teaching day, evening, and/or Saturday practitioner-based programs. Your primary responsibility will be to facilitate student learning by delivering educational courses and programs that align with DeVry University's standards and requirements. In this position, you will develop course syllabi and lesson plans, applying effective teaching techniques to achieve course and programmatic objectives. You will also participate in a comprehensive faculty training program and ongoing faculty development activities to ensure the highest quality instruction. Your role will involve organizing, preparing, and regularly updating all course materials, utilizing appropriate technological options for online learning, and engaging students through effective oral and written communication. As an Online Visiting Professor, you will set clear expectations for your courses by publishing terminal objectives, assignment/examination dates, and evaluation criteria. You will ensure that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course objectives, demonstrating consistency and fairness in grading while providing timely feedback to students. Additionally, you will complete other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the academic program.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and provide students with an approved DeVry University syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, including terminal course objectives.
  • Organize, prepare, and regularly revise and update all course materials.
  • Utilize appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including websites, e-mail, and online discussions.
  • Model effective oral and written communications that engage students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.
  • Set clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight distribution of evaluation categories.
  • Ensure that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.
  • Demonstrate consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams and provide timely feedback to students.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A Master's degree is required; a Doctoral degree is preferred 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.
  • Faculty must have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
  • Excellent motivational and instructional skills in a diverse and non-traditional environment are required.
  • Ability to work in a collegial manner and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in online teaching or education technology.
  • Familiarity with curriculum development and instructional design.

Benefits

  • 401(k) and Roth Plan with match
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Health Advocacy Service
  • Family and Domestic Partner Coverage
  • Tax Savings Account (FSA and HSA)
  • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Life, Accident, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
  • Fertility Coverage
  • Wellness Programs
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Remote and Flex Work Options
  • Technology Stipend
  • Paid Tuition Program
  • Auto/Homeowners, Pet and Legal Insurance
  • Exclusive Discount Programs
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Career Development Programs
  • Mental Health Care Programs
  • Family Care Services
  • 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation service
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