Hybrid Visiting Professor of Accounting and Finance

Devry University•Lisle, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

DeVry University seeks industry professionals to teach undergraduate and graduate students in Accounting and Finance. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks and blend face-to-face interaction with technology, including online discussions and assignments. Faculty facilitate student learning in accordance with University requirements, develop course syllabi and lesson plans, and use teaching techniques suited to course and program objectives. Instructors participate in comprehensive faculty training and ongoing faculty development. The University does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments; these may vary according to its needs and discretion. This position develops and provides students with an approved syllabus based on the local campus template and its terminal course objectives; organizes, prepares, revises, and updates course materials; and uses appropriate online technologies and course-related software to prepare and provide access to course content. Faculty communicate effectively, set clear course expectations, align assessments with course objectives, grade consistently and fairly, and provide timely student feedback. They also integrate responsible AI use into teaching and learning and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools in academic work. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

A doctorate degree.
At least 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught.
Requisite subject matter expertise.
Outstanding communication skills.
Commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.
Upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts with the application.
Degrees must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or from an international institution determined to have equivalent accreditation.
Additional requirements may apply based on state licensing or accreditation considerations.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Industry experience is sought; the University primarily seeks industry professionals.

Responsibilities

Develop and provide an approved DeVry University syllabus using the local campus template and including terminal course objectives.
Organize, prepare, regularly revise, and update course materials.
Use appropriate online technologies and course-related software, including websites, email, and online discussions, to prepare courses and make them accessible to students.
Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and improves learning.
Publish course objectives, assignment and examination dates, and the weighting of evaluation categories to establish clear expectations.
Ensure examination content and level correspond to course terminal objectives.
Prepare and grade examinations consistently and fairly, and provide timely feedback to students.
Integrate the responsible use of AI technologies to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Recognize, evaluate, and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools in academic work.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Participate in faculty training and ongoing faculty development activities.