Hybrid Visiting Professor of Economics

Devry University•San Diego, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

DeVry University is seeking a Visiting Professor of Economics to teach undergraduate and graduate students using a practitioner-focused approach. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks at the San Diego Campus, blending face-to-face instruction with technology such as online discussions and assignments. Faculty facilitate student learning in accordance with University requirements, develop syllabi and lesson plans, and apply teaching techniques that support course and program objectives. Instructors participate in comprehensive faculty training and ongoing development activities. The University does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments; these may vary according to University needs and discretion. Visiting Professors develop and update course materials, use appropriate educational technologies, communicate effectively with students, set clear course expectations, and align assessments with course objectives. They grade consistently and fairly and provide timely feedback. They are also expected to incorporate AI responsibly into teaching and learning and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools. Pay depends on level, credit hours taught per eight-week session, and location. Pay in most states may vary from $1,500 to $2,700 per eight-week session; in Arizona, California, Indiana, and Pennsylvania, pay is $22.00 or $23.50 per hour.

Requirements

Doctorate degree.
18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught.
Upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts with the application.
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.
Requisite subject matter expertise.
Outstanding communication skills.
Commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and provide students with 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 and make the course accessible to students.
Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and improves learning.
Set clear course expectations by publishing terminal objectives, assignment and examination dates, and the weighting of evaluation categories.
Ensure examination content and difficulty correspond to course terminal objectives.
Prepare and grade examinations consistently and fairly, and provide timely feedback to students.
Integrate 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.
Participate in faculty training and ongoing faculty development activities.