Visiting Professor of Finance in San Jose

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• 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.

• Develop and provide students with an approved DeVry University syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, and which includes the terminal course objectives.
• Organize, prepare, and regularly revise and update all course materials.
• Use 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.
• Model effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.
• Set clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examination dates, and weighing the distribution of various evaluation categories.
• Ensure that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.
• Demonstrate consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams, and provide timely feedback to students.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• A Doctorate degree in Finance or a doctoral degree in a related field with 15 graduate credit hours in Finance is required.
• Please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts (graduate level and above) with your application.
• 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.
• Minimum of seven years experience as an upper-level financial manager.
• Prospective instructors should be employed as a corporate treasurer, controller, investment banker, securities analyst, or as a VP of commercial lending. CPA, CFA or CFM.
• 5+ years finance and/or securities experience.
• Additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.
• Faculty must have requisite subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills.

• Doctorate degree in Finance or related field.
• Experience teaching finance at the college or university level.
• Minimum of 7 years experience as an upper-level financial manager, such as:
• Corporate treasurer.
• Controller.
• Investment banker.
• Securities analyst.
• VP of commercial lending.

Visiting Professor pay is based on level, credit hours taught per 8‑week session, and location. In addition, DeVry University does not guarantee any specific number of work hours or assignments, which may vary based on the University’s needs and discretion.

• Pay may vary in most states from $1,500‑$2,700 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.

• 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.

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