Part-Time Bachelor of Science Early Childhood Studies (TEMPO) - Faculty

Tempo Learning faculty subject matter experts (faculty SMEs) are student-facing faculty roles.

Faculty SMEs are assigned to one or more competencies based on their subject matter expertise.

Core responsibility: central academic content support for Tempo Learning students.

Collaborate with coaches and faculty assessors regularly.

1. Assist students with questions/challenges to achieve competency.
2. Initiate regular academic engagement with students.
3. Document all student academic engagement.
4. Hold weekly office hours and conduct synchronous webinars.
5. Respond promptly to student questions through discussion boards and emails.
6. Utilize learning and behavioral analytics for student engagement tracking.
7. Ensure curriculum quality (development, review, and improvement).
8. Establish regular contact with students, even when unexpected, with caring and attentiveness.
9. Develop sensitivity to cultural differences.
10. Exercise patience, tolerance, and assume good intent from learners.
11. Develop online discussion catalysts to stimulate engagement.
12. Encourage risk-taking and learning from mistakes.
13. Create an atmosphere of mutual respect.
14. Monitor student work for academic integrity.
15. Review competency content and recommend updates.

Walden faculty expectations: effective and proficient use of online technology and resources; thoughtful, carefully formulated communications; respectful environment for students and Walden.

Course availability: assigned to specific competency modules (Tempo Learning platform).

Collaboration: Academic Coach, faculty assessors, and colleagues.

Interaction: within the context of assigned CBE module.

Availability: 24/7 discussion boards, self-directed activities.

Response time: student inquiries within 48 hours.

Availability publication: publish availability in Tempo Learning platform.

Tools/Technical Skills: ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.

Requirements: appropriate credentials, earned degree, potential licensure/license eligibility, maintain licenses/certifications, currency with research, publication/acknowledgment if involved in research.

Travel: some travel may be required.

Commitment: excellence in student-centered learning, addressing needs of self-directed distance education students; diverse students (experienced and mid-career); manage workload fluctuations.

Skills: teaching, advising, mentoring; promotion of applied research and faculty development; excellent leadership, communication, team, and human relations skills.

Degrees: earned degree in the field or related field; doctorate preferred; master's required.

Experience: significant intellectual and professional contributions; minimum of three years of teaching experience (degree level of program); experience with distance and competency-based education preferred but not required.

Compensation: Graduate instruction: $1,560 - $4,080 per quarter/semester; Undergraduate instruction: $700 - $2,200 per quarter (dependent on course type and length).

Additional opportunities: dissertation/doctoral study committee chair, research reviewing, dissertation and doctoral study mentoring.

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