Visiting Professor of Economics - Remote & Flexible

DeVry Educational Development Corp.; California; Remote; USD 16,740 - 30,132; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth Plan

Paid Tuition Program

Remote and Flex Work Options

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

DeVry University invites industry professionals to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of fields. Courses meet once or twice weekly for eight weeks, blending face‑to‑face with online discussions and assignments.

Instructors develop syllabi, update materials, and use tech tools to enhance learning while addressing AI in education. Pay is session‑based, with rates ranging by state; visiting professors may work remotely in some locations, and the university offers tuition benefits

Qualifications

• PhD or related doctoral degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject.
• Applicants must upload unofficial graduate‑level transcripts with their application.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides an approved syllabus following campus template and includes terminal objectives.
• Organizes, prepares, and updates course materials; uses online discussions and email tools to engage students.
• Models effective oral and written communications to enhance learning; publishes course objectives and assessment schedules.
• Ensures exams align with terminal objectives and provides timely feedback.
• Embraces responsible use of AI in teaching and addresses student use of AI tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Professional standards

AI in education

Education

Doctorate degree

18 graduate credit hours

Job description

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 provide 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 doctorate degreein the subject being taught or a doctoral degree in a related field with 18 graduate credit hours in the subject is required.
  • 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:

Visiting Professor pay is based on level, credit hours taught per 8-week session, and location.

• 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.