Mental Health Counseling Faculty

Summary

Join Walden University as a Contributing Faculty Member in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program! Teach and mentor graduate students online using the Canvas platform, providing timely feedback and fostering a supportive learning environment. You will be responsible for course instruction, interacting with students, and maintaining a regular online presence. Some travel may be required for residencies and meetings. This role requires a doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program, current state licensure, and a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the Master's/Doctoral level. Walden University provides comprehensive training in online teaching methodologies and utilizes various technologies. Compensation is competitive and varies based on factors such as course type, experience, and location.

Requirements

• Possess an earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program
• Hold current state licensure as a Counselor
• Have a minimum of three years of experience teaching and mentoring Master's and/or Doctoral level students, including directing thesis/dissertation research
• Be able to provide leadership and mentoring for students in the research process and demonstrate a strongly student-centered nature
• Show interest in establishing a community of counseling students
• Be able to provide support in program assessment
• Be able to assume a significant role in addressing student questions and concerns about the program
• Have experience supervising students in their field training experience
• Demonstrate commitment to the goals of diversity and social change
• Be able to work with non-traditional students
• Be able to participate in residencies/pre-practica, national faculty meetings and other work-related travel, if needed
• 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 as well as alternate access in cases where primary access becomes unavailable
• 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

• Teach assigned courses using the Canvas platform
• Interact with students through the Canvas platform, responding to questions within 48 hours
• Verify the accuracy of student postings and submissions
• Provide feedback and grades to students through Canvas
• Publish availability to students through course syllabi (e.g., online office hours)
• Attend residencies/Pre-practica to teach intensives and colloquia, and facilitate discussions
• Complete training in dissertation chairing and service
• Serve on doctoral dissertations
• Complete other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Be licensed or license-eligible to teach in specific programs
• Publish and acknowledge Walden University if participating in research

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