Hybrid Visiting Professor of Nutrition

Devry University • Newark, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

DeVry University is seeking experienced industry professionals to teach and share their knowledge with undergraduate and graduate students. Courses are eight weeks long and meet once or twice a week, blending face-to-face interaction with technology for an enhanced learning environment. Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning, developing course syllabi and lesson plans, and applying effective teaching techniques. All instructors will receive comprehensive training and ongoing development to ensure high-quality instruction.

Requirements

• A master's degree is required for all faculty positions, along with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught.
• Qualifying credentials must be awarded by an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Administration, or by an international institution determined to hold equivalent accreditation.
• Faculty must have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Primarily industry professionals

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/examination 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 provide timely feedback to students.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level