Contributing Faculty

Summary

Join Walden University as a Contributing Faculty Member and share your expertise by teaching online courses. You will utilize online technology to effectively educate students, providing timely feedback and fostering a respectful learning environment. This part-time role requires adherence to Walden University's faculty expectations and involves course teaching using the eCollege platform, maintaining student interaction, and providing timely responses. Faculty may also participate in residencies (optional for part-time faculty) and are expected to maintain professional development through research and publication. Compensation varies based on factors such as course type, experience, and location.

Requirements

• Possess a PhD in the field of study or a closely related field (or recognized by a country’s Ministry of Education or Counsel of Higher Education)
• Have a significant record of intellectual and professional contributions to the field
• Have two years of experience serving as a chair or second committee member
• Have a commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students in a distance learning environment
• Possess teaching, advising, and mentoring skills, and a commitment to the promotion of applied research
• Have excellent leadership, communication, team, and human relations skills
• Have an adequate computer to handle an electronic learning platform, keyboard, pointing device, and computer monitor
• Be able to use Microsoft Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint), zip software, and Adobe Acrobat
• Have reliable internet access and alternate access in case of primary access unavailability
• Be appropriately credentialed and possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught
• Maintain licenses and any appropriate certifications to continue teaching at Walden University
• Maintain currency with research by reviewing articles, journals, and presentations

Responsibilities

• Educate Walden University students effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources
• Impart knowledge, information, feedback, and critique to students through thoughtful, well-written, and timely communications
• Adhere to all Walden University Faculty expectations
• Complete specific training provided by Walden University in teaching techniques, use of the electronic learning platform, policies, procedures, and degree programs
• Teach assigned courses using the eCollege platform, interacting with students within the platform
• Respond to student questions within 48 hours as per the faculty handbook
• Verify the accuracy of student postings and submissions, providing feedback and grades through Blackboard
• Be reasonably accessible to students outside the course discussion board
• Provide substantive feedback on assignments and postings
• Publish availability to students through course syllabi, instructor information, and/or other appropriate documents
• Attend Residencies (domestically or internationally, optional for part-time faculty), teaching intensives and colloquia, and facilitating discussions
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Have two years or more of online or technology-enabled instruction experience
• Have 3+ years of teaching experience at the degree level of the program
• Have 2+ years of online or technology-enabled instruction experience
• Have experience with distance learning

Benefits

• Graduate Course Instruction: $1,560 - $4,080 per Quarter or Semester, depending on type of course taught and length of course
• Undergraduate Course Instruction: $700 - $2,200 per quarter, depending on type of course taught and length of course
• Opportunities for dissertation/doctoral study committee chair positions, research reviewing, and dissertation and doctoral study mentoring