Visiting Professor I for Business Intelligence and Analytics Management

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:

We are interested in 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.

• Primary responsibilities will include course development for new course offerings and redevelopment of current courses to incorporate latest technologies, update course material, and address industry trends.
• Potential instructional opportunities in area(s) of expertise in the online learning environment.
• Commitment is on a course-by-course basis.

Responsibilities:

• Act as subject matter expert in area of business analytics to develop and review course material, following the guidance set forth by the curriculum dean, including course objectives, syllabus, assignments, lessons, and projects.
• Communicate regularly with the curriculum dean and instructional design team throughout the curriculum development process through email and virtual conferencing.
• Collaborate with the instructional design team to present course material in a manner that will provide students with the best classroom experience.
• Identify and integrate appropriate course instructional technologies into course design.
• Model effective verbal and written communication that engages the students, provides clarity, and improves student learning.
• Ensures that all course content, including assignments and discussions, align to course objectives.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A master's degree is required for all faculty positions, with 18 graduate hours in the field of subject matter expertise for undergraduate teaching. PhD preferred.
• Proficient in data analysis software such as Power Bi, SQL, R, Python, Tableau, Alteryx, and advanced Excel add ons.
• 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. 

Pay:

• Visiting Professor pay is based on degree, credit hours taught per 8-week session, and location.
• Curriculum development pay may vary from $1500-$3000 per course development or redevelopment.