Visiting Professor for Outpatient Coding

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 teach and 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.
• Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning by teaching courses and programs in accordance with DeVry University requirements.
• Faculty develop course syllabi and lesson plans and apply teaching techniques to best achieve course and programmatic objectives.
• All DeVry instructors will participate in a comprehensive faculty training program and ongoing faculty development activities to ensure the highest quality instruction. 

DeVry University does not guarantee any specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University’s needs and discretion

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 

DeVry University does not guarantee any specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University’s needs and discretion

Qualifications:
Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A master’s degree is in a healthcare-related field. 
• All Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent.
• Current industry experience in a healthcare setting is a must.
• Current industry-related certifications (CPC).
• Faculty must have a minimum of 5 years working knowledge of healthcare operations related to the following areas: 
• Electronic health/medical records.
• IT systems and functions within healthcare.
• Health insurance and reimbursement.
• Health privacy and ethics.
• Reimbursement methodologies and billing functions. 

• Faculty must have subject matter expertise in the areas of:
• Outpatient / office-based coding

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional subject matter expertise in the areas of:
  • Clinical documentation improvement
  • Coding compliance
• Previous teaching experience.

Pay: Visiting Professor pay is based on degree, 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.

• Pay may vary in most states from $1500-$2600 per 8-week session 
• Pay in the states of AZ, CA, IN and PA is paid at an hourly rate of either $20.00/hour or $21.50/hour