Online Visiting Professor Outpatient Coding
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. DeVry University scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
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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.
Master’s degree is in a healthcare-related field, degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent.
Outpatient coding experience is required, along with current industry experience in a healthcare setting.
Current industry-related certifications (CCS).
Faculty must have a minimum of 5 years of working knowledge of healthcare operations related to the following areas:
Faculty must have a minimum of five years of recent in-field outpatient coding experience.
Electronic health/medical records.
IT systems and functions within healthcare.
Health insurance and reimbursement.
Health privacy and ethics.
Reimbursement methodologies and billing functions.
This role requires the ability to work flexible hours including evenings.
Faculty must have a commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional subject matter expertise in the areas of:
Coding compliance
Previous teaching experience.
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.