Online Visiting Professor of Software Development

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.

As you explore this opportunity, we invite you to view this brief video highlighting how our faculty engage in meaningful student support.

Responsibilities:

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.

Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and updates all course materials.

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.

Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning. 

Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories.

Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.

Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams and provides timely feedback to students.

Embraces and integrates the responsible use of AI technologies in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

Demonstrates the ability to recognize, evaluate, and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools in academic work.

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 doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field is required, with at least 18 graduate credit hours in software development, programming, software engineering, or related computing disciplines.

Applicants must upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts with their application.

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.

Three to five years of applied professional experience in software development, software engineering, application development, or related programming roles.

Demonstrated experience with modern programming languages, development frameworks, and software engineering practices, including the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications. 

Industry-recognized certifications or professional credentials relevant to programming, software engineering, or application development.

Strong subject matter expertise in software development principles, combined with effective communication skills and the ability to explain complex programming and development concepts to diverse learners.

Knowledge of secure coding practices, software lifecycle management, and quality assurance methodologies, including testing, debugging, and version control practices.

Additional requirements driven by state licensing, institutional policy, or accreditation standards may apply.

Faculty must have a commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry certifications in programming or software development technologies (e.g., Python, Java, .NET, or equivalent industry-recognized credentials).

Experience with modern software development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, test-driven development, and iterative design.

Experience with DevSecOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery pipelines, automated testing, and version control platforms.

Experience designing and developing full-stack applications, including front-end interfaces, back-end services, and database integration.

Experience with programmatic or regional accreditation processes, including outcomes assessment, curriculum mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Active membership or engagement in professional software development or computing organizations to maintain current industry knowledge.

Experience integrating development environments, collaborative coding platforms, and project-based software development labs into post-secondary instruction to support applied learning.

Two to five years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level, preferably in programming, software engineering, application development, or related computing disciplines.

Pay:

Visiting Professor pay is based on level, credit hours taught per 8-week session, and location. 

Pay may vary in most states from $1500-$2700 per 8-week session.

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.