Visiting Professor of Engineering Technology Online

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">DeVry University strives to close our society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs 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. <br><br>Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners.</span></p><div> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Opportunity: </span></strong><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">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 teach and share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields.</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Face-to-face interaction is blended with technology (such as online discussions and online assignments) for an enhanced learning environment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning by teaching courses and programs in accordance with DeVry University requirements.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Faculty develop course syllabi and lesson plans and apply teaching techniques to best achieve course and programmatic objectives.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">All DeVry instructors will participate in a comprehensive faculty training program and ongoing faculty development activities to ensure the highest quality instruction. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">DeVry University does not guarantee any specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University’s needs and discretion.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">As you explore this opportunity, we invite you to view this brief <a rel="noopener" href="https://youtu.be/4Yr5CuEQy6o?si=rcVTc3Vbl0vpIgkB" target="_blank">video</a> highlighting how our faculty engage in meaningful student support.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">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. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and update all course materials. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">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. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams, and provide timely feedback to students. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Completes other duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Required Qualifications: </span></strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to teach and support learners in engineering technology and applied technical systems. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A doctorate in Engineering Technology, Engineering, Applied Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a closely related field is required, with at least 18 graduate credit hours in engineering technology, applied engineering, systems engineering, electronics, manufacturing technology, or related technical disciplines.</span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Applicants must upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts with their application.</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Degrees must be awarded by an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or by an international institution determined to hold equivalent accreditation.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Three to five years of applied professional experience in engineering technology, technical systems implementation, manufacturing environments, industrial systems, or applied engineering roles.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated experience with applied engineering technologies and technical systems, including the use of modern tools, instrumentation, automation systems, or engineering technologies used in industry environments.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Industry-recognized certifications or professional credentials relevant to engineering technology, industrial systems, automation, or applied technical disciplines.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong subject matter expertise in applied engineering principles and technical problem-solving, combined with effective communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse learners.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of engineering standards, safety practices, and quality assurance processes within technical and industrial environments.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Faculty must demonstrate excellent motivational and instructional skills in a non-traditional learning environment. </span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The candidate must work collaboratively and effectively facilitate the efforts of groups with varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Additional requirements driven by state licensing, institutional policy, or accreditation standards may apply.</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Industry certifications related to engineering technology, industrial automation, manufacturing systems, or applied technical disciplines.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with modern engineering technologies, such as automation systems, robotics, instrumentation, computer-aided design, or advanced manufacturing technologies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience applying systems engineering principles, including technical troubleshooting, process improvement, and system integration.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with industry quality and operational frameworks, including continuous improvement, production management, or technical project management.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with programmatic or regional accreditation processes, including outcomes assessment, curriculum alignment, and continuous improvement initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Two to five years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level, preferably in engineering technology, applied engineering, electronics technology, industrial technology, or related technical disciplines.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Active membership or engagement in professional engineering or engineering technology organizations to maintain current industry knowledge and professional engagement.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience integrating laboratory-based instruction, technical simulations, engineering design projects, and applied problem-solving activities into post-secondary instruction to support hands-on learning</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Pay: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Visiting Professor pay is based on level, credit hours taught per 8-week session, and location. In addition, DeVry University does not guarantee any specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University’s needs and discretion.</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Pay may vary in most states from $1500-$2700 per 8-week session </span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">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 </span></li> </ul> </div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">For Visiting Professor roles, we accept applications on an ongoing basis.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>DeVry University offers benefit options for Visiting Professors, including:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">401(k) and Roth Plan</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; background: white;">Paid Tuition Program</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; background: white;">Remote and Flex Work Options</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; background: white;">Paid Sick Time</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; background: white;">Technology Stipend</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Benefits vary based on employment status. Part-time/Visiting Professors positions may not be eligible for all benefits.<br><br>We believe that a vibrant and collaborative workplace is essential to our educational mission and the success of our community. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We are committed to a workplace environment where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported. </span></p>

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