Part-Time Contributing Faculty - Undergraduate Studies (English)

Opportunity at a Glance Contributing faculty members serve in a part-time capacity to educate Walden University Students by effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources so that knowledge, information, feedback, and critique are imparted to and shared with students in thoughtful, carefully formulated, well written, and timely communications. This is accomplished in an environment that is respectful of student, the Faculty Member, Walden University, and the discipline in which the Faculty Member is involved. Faculty Members are expected to adhere to all Walden University Faculty expectations, which are clearly set forth to the Faculty Member at the start of his/her employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Walden provides undergraduate instruction in two modalities; course based with 6-week terms and competency based using a subscription model. Faculty start teaching in the course-based modality before potentially adding the competency-based modality on an as needed basis. All modalities are asynchronous. Contributing Faculty manage their own time to fulfill their responsibilities.

Provide Course instruction as assigned:

• Engage in classrooms at least 4 days a week.
• Facilitate and engage in discussion boards.
• Assess student work and provide substantive feedback in a timely fashion.
• Be available to students via video chat or phone as needed.

Occasional additional duties may include:

• Course content development
• Service on university and school committees, and school initiatives as needed.
• Support administrative needs within the college.
• Course maintenance as needed.
• Establish an accessible and supportive virtual classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors, sharing experiences and observations.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering empowerment and providing support for adult learners.
• Experience with and dedication to serving a diverse population of adult learners who manage multiple responsibilities while pursuing education.
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty and staff to effectively support a positive student experience.
• Completion of appropriate advanced and/or doctoral degrees along with experience in the field and/or interdisciplinary fields within academia.
• Experience with building and fostering communities in online environments.
• Online teaching experience is assumed.
• Documented contribution to research, thought leadership, and/or scholarship is valued in applicants, as well as participation in community organizations, organizational leadership, and social change initiatives. However, we preference teaching experience over publication records.
• Experience in the following disciplines: Humanities/Social Sciences: History, Sociology, Philosophy, Popular Culture, Sociology, Anthropology, Introductory Psychology

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