Visiting Professor of Sociology

DeVry University

. Teach and share professional knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students .

Posted 9/19/2026part-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,500 - $2,700 per weekWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Sociology or Environmental Science, with a strong focus on developing and delivering course content that integrates instructional technology and responsible AI practices. Committed to fostering student learning through effective communication and timely feedback.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In SociologyMaster's Degree In Environmental Science18 Graduate Credit HoursOutstanding Communication SkillsSubject Matter Expertise

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Hard Skills

Course DevelopmentSyllabus CreationLesson PlanningExam PreparationGradingFeedback ProvisionInstructional TechnologyDigital LiteracyResponsible AI IntegrationStudent Learning Facilitation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCommitment To Professional Development

Tools & Technologies

Online TechnologiesCourse-Related SoftwareWebsitesEmailOnline Discussions

Industry Keywords

AccreditationGraduate-Level TranscriptsU.S. Department Of EducationCouncil For Higher Education AccreditationState Licensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach and share professional knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students
Teach courses and programs in accordance with DeVry University requirements
Facilitate student learning
Develop course syllabi and lesson plans
Apply teaching techniques to achieve course and programmatic objectives
Develop and provide an approved syllabus following the local campus template and including terminal course objectives
Organize, prepare, and regularly revise course materials
Use online technologies and course-related software, including websites, email, and online discussions
Model effective oral and written communication
Set course expectations, objectives, assignment and examination dates, and evaluation weighting
Ensure exam content corresponds to course terminal objectives
Prepare and grade exams consistently and fairly
Provide timely feedback to students
Integrate responsible AI technologies in the classroom
Recognize, evaluate, and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools
Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

A master's degree in Sociology or Environmental Science is required
18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught
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
Additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply
Requisite subject matter expertise
Outstanding communication skills
Commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive faculty training program
Ongoing faculty development activities
Professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices