Public Health Core Faculty

Summary

Join Walden University, a leader in online education, as a Course Teaching Faculty Member. You will be responsible for teaching online courses, interacting with students through the learning management system, and providing timely feedback. The position requires a PhD in a relevant field, three or more years of teaching experience, and a commitment to student success in a distance learning environment. Additional responsibilities may include committee work, thesis/dissertation advising, and participation in university governance. Walden University offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• PhD Earned doctorate in the field of study or closely related field
• Three or more years of teaching experience at the degree level of the program
• Candidates should possess a significant record of intellectual and professional contributions to the field
• Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students earning their degrees in a distance learning environment
• Teaching, advising, and mentoring; commitment to the promotion of applied research and the recruitment and development of a diverse faculty; excellent leadership, communication, team, and human relations skills
• The Faculty Member must be able to use Microsoft Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint), zip software, and Adobe Acrobat and must have reliable Internet access as well as alternate access in cases where primary access becomes unavailable
• Walden University provides a company-owned laptop for use by core faculty, and they are expected to use this laptop according to the Corporate Computing policy as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Responsibilities

• Course Teaching Faculty Members are assigned courses and are responsible for interacting with students within the university’s learning management system
• Discussion Boards for classrooms are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
• Although postings to the classroom may be done at any time of day, they must be completed in a timely manner in accordance with the Faculty Handbook or other criteria established by Walden University
• Per the faculty handbook, responses to student questions must be posted within 48 hours
• Faculty Members are required to verify the accuracy of student postings and submissions and to provide feedback and grades to students
• Faculty members are expected to be available to students outside the course discussion board and in addition to providing substantive feedback on assignments and postings
• Faculty members will publish their availability to students through course syllabi, instructor information in the classroom, and/or other appropriate documents
• The university suggests regular and predictable availability, such as online office hours or regular online chats
• Core Faculty (Full Time) may be required to attend Residencies, where they will teach intensives and colloquia, and facilitate school and university-wide discussions
• Faculty Members may be required to chair and/or participate on thesis/dissertation committees
• Some Faculty Members are also involved in supervising field training and skill development courses
• Faculty Members may be asked to serve on faculty governance or academic policy committees, and, in general, participate in other ways to strengthen the academic reputation of Walden University
• May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with distance learning preferred

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance