English Associate Professor

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:

• Teaching and Academic Support 
  • Excellent delivery of courses (42 - 47 credit hours) across any/all modalities.
  • Advising and mentoring of students.
• University Service 
  • Engage in course development and assessment support.
  • Advising and mentoring of Visiting Professors.
  • Engagement and support for group programs and initiatives. 
• Professional Development
  • Engage in scholarly activity, including keeping up to date in one’s field of study.
• Select a pathway for leadership to support the Teaching and Learning organization in one of the following capacities: 
  • Center for Teaching Excellence
  • Faculty Leadership and Development
  • Student Excellence 

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