Immediately Need Visiting Professor English Foundational and Composition at Sherman Oaks Campus in Sherman Oaks, CA - Los Angeles, CA
Job title: Visiting Professor English Foundational and Composition at Sherman Oaks Campus
Company: DeVry University
Job description: DeVry University strives to close our society's opportunity gap by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces.
When you apply for a DeVry University career, you become part of an institution that dates back to 1931. Our colleagues are passionate about higher education and shaping the future of today's learners.
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 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.
- Commitment is on a course by course basis.
- 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 provide timely feedback to students.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- A master's degree is required for all faculty positions (with 18 graduate hours in the subject being taught for undergraduate teaching- English).
- 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.
- 401(k) and Roth Plan w/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
- Job Family Academics - Faculty: Visiting Professor
- Job Function Academics - Faculty
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $20.00
- Max Hiring Rate $21.50
- Required Education Master's Degree
- Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA, USA