Online Visiting Professor of Cancer Registry Management

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 provide 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

• Master's degree in health information management, public health, or healthcare-related field from regionally accredited institution.
• Current Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification required.
• Minimum 5 years managing cancer registry operations including case finding, abstracting, and follow-up.
• Expertise in AJCC/TNM staging, SEER Summary Staging, and collaborative staging systems.
• Experience with cancer registry software platforms and NAACCR data standards.
• Working knowledge of NCRA or CAHIIM accreditation standards and quality control procedures.
• Understanding of cancer surveillance reporting to state and national databases.
• The ability to work flexible hours, including evenings.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with registry audits and case completeness reviews.
• Background preparing Cancer Program Practice Reports and quality studies.
• Knowledge of biomarker reporting and precision medicine data collection.
• Previous experience training registry staff or teaching cancer-related courses.

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. For Visiting Professor roles, we accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Benefits

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