Hybrid Visiting Professor of Statistics

Devry University•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

DeVry University seeks instructors with high professional standards, strong communication skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to practitioner-focused education. The university primarily seeks industry professionals to teach undergraduate and graduate students and share their professional knowledge and experience. Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks, blending face-to-face interaction with technology such as online discussions and assignments. Faculty facilitate student learning in accordance with DeVry University requirements. They 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in mathematics or a related field, with at least 9 graduate hours in statistics; alternatively, a master’s degree in electrical engineering.
Upload unofficial graduate-level transcripts with the application.
Degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or from 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.

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 provide access to course content.
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 evaluation category weight distributions.
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.
Recognize, evaluate, and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools in academic work.
Complete other duties as assigned.