Hybrid Visiting Professor of Economics

Devry University•San Diego, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

DeVry University is seeking industry professionals to teach and share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students. Courses are eight weeks long and meet once or twice a week at the San Diego Campus. The learning environment blends face-to-face interaction with technology, including online discussions and assignments. Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning, developing course syllabi and lesson plans, and applying effective teaching techniques. All instructors will participate in faculty training and ongoing development to ensure high-quality instruction. DeVry University does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University’s needs.

Requirements

A doctorate degree is required, along with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught.
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.
Faculty must have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
Faculty must have a commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.

Nice To Haves

Primarily industry professionals to teach and share their knowledge and experience.

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 provides 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.