English Associate Professor

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.

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.

Opportunity

DeVry University’s College of Liberal Arts offers certificate and degree programs focused on innovation and practical application to help students begin their careers or prepare for professional positions with greater responsibility and reward. Curricula are developed with insight from industry experts who serve on our national advisory committee and include intensive practical and applied assignments employing the latest equipment and technologies, are taught by faculty with real-world experience.

Remote, preference would be Irving, TX, Decatur, GA, or Chicago IL (hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Excellent delivery of courses across an online modality.
• Sets clear expectations for the course through the posting of regular course announcements.
• Regularly provides application-based real-life examples.
• Engages with students using a variety of platforms, including web-based video, discussion threads, learning management tools, and regular communications.
• Identifies students who may need additional support, and initiates contact to provide them with appropriate resources.
• Provides weekly synchronous opportunities to deliver course content and support student needs.
• Demonstrates consistency and fairness in grading and provides timely feedback to students.
• Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarify, and improve student learning.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• PhD in English or PhD with a graduate degree in English.
• Experience as writer or editor.
• Experience with APA style.
• This role requires the ability to work flexible hours including evenings.
• Faculty must also have excellent motivational, communication, 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
  
  

Salary $75-87k pending upon experience

• This job will be posted for thirty days from the start of posting or until position is filled.
  
  

DeVry University Offers Benefit Options For Full-time Colleagues, Including

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

DeVry University Offers Benefit Options For Visiting Professors, Including

• 401(k) and Roth Plan
• Paid Tuition Program
• Remote and Flex Work Options
• Paid Sick Time
• Technology Stipend
  
  

Benefits vary based on employment status. Part-time/Visiting Professors positions may not be eligible for all benefits.

We believe diversity is essential to our educational mission and to the success of our community. We are committed to fostering a working environment where differences are respected, valued and embraced.

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