Hybrid Visiting Professor of Ethics

Devry University•San Diego, CA

3d•$1,500 - $2,700•Hybrid

About The Position

DeVry University seeks primarily industry professionals with high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to practitioner-focused education. The Visiting Professor of Ethics teaches undergraduate and graduate students. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks and blend 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. Instructors participate in comprehensive faculty training and ongoing faculty development. DeVry University does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments; these may vary according to University needs and discretion. Pay is based 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.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree.
Faculty must have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
Commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.
Applicants must upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts with their 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.
Additional requirements may apply based on state licensing or accreditation considerations.

Responsibilities

Develop and provide students with an approved University syllabus following 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 courses 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 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.