Long-Term Care Visiting Professor

Long-term Care Visiting Professor

Req #2694

Virtual•

United States

Job Description

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 week
• 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 update 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 provide timely feedback to students
• Completes other duties as assigned

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.

• Master's degree in healthcare administration, gerontology, or healthcare-related field from regionally accredited institution
• Current Certified Nursing Home Administrator (CNHA) or Certified Assisted Living Administrator (CALA)
• Minimum 5 years managing long-term care operations including skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, or memory care
• Experience with MDS 3.0, care planning processes, and interdisciplinary team coordination
• Working knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation, state licensure requirements, and OBRA regulations
• Understanding of long-term care reimbursement (Medicare Part A, Medicaid, managed care contracts)
• Familiarity with quality reporting programs and CASPER reports
• 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:

• Certified Director of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care (CDONA/LTC)
• Experience managing state survey responses and Plans of Correction
• Background in culture change initiatives or person-centered care models
• Knowledge of transitions of care and reducing hospital readmissions
• Previous experience teaching technical subjects

Pay:

Visiting Professor pay is based on level, the number of 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 

DeVry University offers benefit options for Visiting Professors, including:

• 401(k) and Roth Plan
• Paid Tuition Program
• Remote and Flex Work Options
• Paid Sick Time
• Technology Stipend

Benefits vary based on employment status. Part-time/Visiting Professors positions may not be eligible for all benefits. For Visiting Professor roles, we accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Job Details

Job Family

Academics - Faculty: Visiting Professor

Job Function

Academics - Faculty

Pay Type

Hourly

Employment Indicator

Part-Time