Hybrid Visiting Professor of Nutrition

DeVry University•San Jose, CA

8d•$1,500 - $2,700•Hybrid

About The Position

DeVry University is seeking a Visiting Professor of Nutrition to teach undergraduate and graduate students in a practitioner-focused learning environment. 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 DeVry University requirements, develop course 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 does not guarantee a specific number of work hours or assignments; these may vary according to University needs and discretion. The role includes preparing and updating course materials, communicating course objectives and expectations, evaluating student work fairly, providing timely feedback, and using appropriate online technologies and course-related software. Faculty are expected to integrate AI responsibly into teaching and learning and to recognize and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools. A master's degree and 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught are required. Applicants must provide unofficial graduate-level transcripts. Degrees must come from an appropriately accredited institution or an international institution determined to have equivalent accreditation. Additional requirements may apply based on state licensing or accreditation considerations.

Requirements

Master's degree.
At least 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught.
Submit unofficial graduate-level transcripts with the application.
Degree 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.
Additional requirements may apply due to state licensing or accreditation considerations.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in the field being taught; DeVry primarily seeks industry professionals.

Responsibilities

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 courses accessible to students.
Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and improves learning.
Publish course terminal objectives, assignment and examination dates, and the weighting of evaluation categories to set clear expectations.
Ensure examination content and level correspond to course terminal objectives.
Prepare and grade examinations consistently and fairly, and provide timely feedback to students.
Integrate 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.
Facilitate student learning by teaching courses and programs in accordance with DeVry University requirements.
Develop course syllabi and lesson plans and apply teaching techniques to achieve course and program objectives.
Participate in faculty training and ongoing faculty development activities.