Adjunct Instructors- Life Sciences and Game and Simulation Programming

As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, rigorous, career-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs in technology, business and management. Students access these programs through a North American system of 25 campuses and 39 centers including DeVry University Online, all of which meet the needs of a diverse and geographically dispersed student population of more than 52,000. DeVry University’s undergraduate programs have offered generations of students the opportunity to embark on careers in technological fields. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. For more information about DeVry University, visit http://www.devry.edu

Position Summary

DeVry University Addison, DuPage Campus is seeking Industry Professionals with a Master’s degree to share their knowledge and experience as an Adjunct Faculty member to teach day, evening and/or Saturday practitioner-based programs in various instructional areas.

Curriculum areas include:

- Game and Simulation Programming

- Life Sciences (Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology)


Courses are offered at our Addison Campus and our Suburban Metro Centers. Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning by delivering 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and update all course materials.

3. 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.

4. Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.

5. Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories.

6. Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.

7. Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams, and provide timely feedback to students.
Qualifications

A master’s 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 non-traditional environment. Must be able to work in a collegial manner and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups.

Local candidates strongly preferred - no relocation assistance available.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.