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Faculty members 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 the student the faculty member Walden University and the discipline in which the faculty member is involved.
Training
All new faculty members receive specific training from Walden University in the techniques of online teaching; use of an electronic learning platform; specifics of the policies procedures and degree programs of the School or College in which they are going to teach; socialization into the Walden University culture; assessment of academic integrity of student work (including use of ); and research supervision of theses and dissertations. Teaching and mentorship assignments are contingent upon successful completion of required training. During the first term of teaching faculty members may be assigned a faculty peer mentor (senior colleague) as an extension of their new instructor training. Peer mentors will continue to support instruction and provide peer reviews of the classroom on a regular basis.
Course Teaching/Availability
Faculty members may be assigned courses which are taught using the Learning Management System (LMS) and are responsible for interacting with students within the LMS. Discussion Boards for classrooms are open 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Faculty members are expected to be in the classroom a minimum of 4 days per week and responses to student questions must be posted within 48 hours. The university suggests regular and predictable availability such as online office hours or regular online chats; office hours may be required based on program or college policy.
Research Mentorship
Faculty mentors may be assigned to work oneonone with students to help students meet the research requirements of their degree. Faculty members are responsible for the provision of timely feedback approval assessment and evaluation of each students work within the classroom.
Residencies
Graduatelevel faculty may be invited to attend Residencies held domestically where they will teach virtual or facetoface intensives and colloquia and facilitate school and universitywide discussions. Contributing (parttime) faculty may be invited to participate but are not required to attend.
Tools/Technical Skills
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based on performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Travel
Contributing faculty members may have the opportunity to travel to university events and residencies. When traveling to these events the faculty member will be expected to fully participate in the event. However travel is not a requirement for the position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for 26 hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting (e.g. walking standing communicating and other physical functions as necessary).
Qualifications :
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Licensing/Certification
Faculty members must be appropriately credentialed possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or an institution that is recognized by a countrys ministry of education in the discipline being taught and may be expected to be licensed or licenseeligible in order to teach in specific programs. Professional licensure is not required for this program.. Faculty members are also expected to maintain currency with research by reviewing articles journals and presentations. If participating in research the faculty member may publish and acknowledge Walden University.
Technology Requirements
Faculty members are expected to have a personal computer with virus protection and Internet access. Walden University provides a Walden email account and access to the learning platform passwordprotected faculty sections of the website university and college listservs and other faculty communications tools.
Additional Information :
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country the expected compensation rate for this position is as follows:
Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Parttime
Remote