Hybrid Visiting Professor of Finance in Bay Area

DeVry University•San Jose, CA

11d•$22 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

DeVry University seeks industry professionals with high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to practitioner-focused education. Visiting Professors teach and share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks and blend face-to-face interaction with online discussions, assignments, and other technology. 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. The University does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments; these may vary based on its needs and discretion. This role is based in the Bay Area. Visiting Professor pay depends on level, credit hours taught per eight-week session, and location. In California, the stated pay is an hourly rate of either $22.00 or $23.50. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Benefit options are available, but benefits vary by employment status and part-time/Visiting Professor roles may not qualify for all benefits.

Requirements

Doctorate in Finance, or a doctoral degree in a related field with 15 graduate credit hours in Finance.
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.
Prospective instructors should be employed as a corporate treasurer, controller, investment banker, securities analyst, or vice president of commercial lending.
At least five years of finance and/or securities experience.
Requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
Commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.
Additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, or CFM.

Responsibilities

Provide students with an approved DeVry University syllabus that follows the local campus template and includes terminal course objectives.
Organize, prepare, regularly revise, and update course materials.
Use appropriate online technology 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.
Set clear course expectations by publishing terminal objectives, assignment and examination dates, and the weighting of evaluation categories.
Ensure exam content and difficulty 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 in the classroom 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.