Hybrid Visiting Professor of Accounting and Finance

DeVry University•Chicago, IL

9d•$1,500 - $2,700•Hybrid

About The Position

DeVry University seeks industry professionals to teach undergraduate and graduate students and provide practitioner-focused education. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks, blending face-to-face interaction with technology such as online discussions and assignments. Faculty facilitate student learning in accordance with University requirements, develop syllabi and lesson plans, and use teaching techniques that support course and program objectives. Faculty participate in comprehensive training and ongoing development. DeVry does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments; these may vary according to University needs and discretion. The role includes preparing and updating course materials, using course-related technologies, communicating clearly with students, setting course expectations, aligning exams with course objectives, and providing fair grading and timely feedback. Faculty are also expected to integrate AI responsibly into teaching and learning and address students’ appropriate and inappropriate use of AI tools. Visiting Professor pay depends on level, credit hours taught per eight-week session, and location. In most states, pay may range from $1,500 to $2,700 per eight-week session. In Arizona, California, Indiana, and Pennsylvania, pay is either $22.00 or $23.50 per hour. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Benefit options are available, though benefits vary by employment status and part-time/Visiting Professor positions may not be eligible for all benefits.

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.
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.
Applicants must upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts with their application.
Additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and provide students with an approved DeVry University syllabus using the local campus template and including terminal course objectives.
Organize, prepare, revise, and update course materials regularly.
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 supports learning.
Set clear course expectations by publishing terminal objectives, assignment and examination dates, and the weighting of evaluation categories.
Ensure exam content and level correspond to course terminal objectives.
Prepare and grade exams consistently and fairly, and provide timely feedback to students.
Integrate the responsible use of AI technologies into classroom teaching and learning.
Recognize, evaluate, and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools in academic work.
Complete other duties as assigned.