Hybrid Visiting Professor of Ethics

DeVry University; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 9,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth Plan

Paid Tuition Program

Remote and Flex Work Options

Paid Sick Time

Technology Stipend

Job summary

DeVry University invites industry professionals to teach and share their knowledge with undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields. Courses meet weekly for eight weeks, blending face-to-face interaction with online discussions and assignments, with faculty developing syllabi, updating materials, and applying instructional technology.

Pay ranges from $1,500 to $2,700 per 8-week session, with hourly rates of $22.00–$23.50 in certain states like CA, and remote/flexible work options

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctorate or doctoral degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject.
• Applicants must upload unofficial graduate transcripts with application.
• Degrees must be accredited or equivalent.
• Additional state licensing/accreditation requirements may apply.
• Faculty must have subject matter expertise and strong communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides students with an approved DeVry University syllabus following campus template.
• Organizes, prepares, updates all course materials.
• Uses online technologies and course-related software for accessibility.
• Models effective oral and written communication to engage students.
• Publishes course terminal objectives and schedules evaluation categories.
• Ensures exams align with course objectives and provide timely feedback.
• Demonstrates fair grading and uses AI responsibly in teaching.

Skills

communication skills

instructional technology

digital literacy

professional development

Education

Juris Doctorate or Doctoral degree

18 graduate credit hours in subject

Job description

DeVry University strives to close our society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces. Our colleague experience is an area of obsessive focus. At DeVry University, we care about you. Because, only through you can we deliver our unique Care Formula to our learners and partners.

Opportunity

DeVry University focuses on developing long-term relationships with superior instructors who have high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and a commitment to providing the finest practitioner-focused education. We are seeking primarily industry professionals to teach and share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields.

• Courses meet once or twice a week for eight weeks.
• Face-to-face interaction is blended with technology (such as online discussions and online assignments) for an enhanced learning environment.
• Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning by teaching courses and programs in accordance with DeVry University requirements.
• Faculty develop course syllabi and lesson plans and apply teaching techniques to best achieve course and programmatic objectives.
• All DeVry instructors will participate in a comprehensive faculty training program and ongoing faculty development activities to ensure the highest quality instruction.
• DeVry University does not guarantee any specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University’s needs and discretion.
• As you explore this opportunity, we invite you to view this brief video highlighting how our faculty engage in meaningful student support.

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 update 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/examinations 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 provides timely feedback to students.
• Embraces and integrates the responsible use of AI technologies in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize, evaluate, and address appropriate and inappropriate student use of AI tools in academic work.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A Juris Doctorate or a doctoral degree is required, along with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject being taught.
• 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 driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.
• Faculty must have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.
• Faculty must have a commitment to ongoing professional development in instructional technology, digital literacy, and responsible AI practices.

Pay

• Pay may vary in most states from $1500-$2700 per 8-week session.
• Pay in the states of AZ, CA, IN and PA is paid at an hourly rate of either $22.00/hour or $23.50/hour.

For Visiting Professor roles, we accept applications on an ongoing basis.

DeVry University Offers Benefit Options For Visiting Professors, Including

• 401(k) and Roth Plan
• Paid Tuition Program
• Remote and Flex Work Options
• Paid Sick Time
• Technology Stipend

Benefits vary based on employment status. Part-time/Visiting Professors positions may not be eligible for all benefits.

We believe that a vibrant and collaborative workplace is essential to our educational mission and the success of our community.

We are committed to a workplace environment where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported.