Contributing Faculty - PhD Psychology
Company: Adtalem Global Education Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionWalden University is a member of Adtalem
Global Education (NYSE: ATGE). More than 50 years ago, Walden
University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their
academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and
communities. Students from across the U.S. and more than 115
countries are pursuing a certificate, bachelor's, master's, or
doctoral degree online at Walden. The university offers more than
100 online degree and certificate programs. Walden University is
accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, For more information,
please visit and Job DescriptionFaculty 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/AvailabilityFaculty 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 MentorshipFaculty mentors may be assigned to work
one-on-one 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 student's work within the
classroom.Residencies
Graduate-level faculty may be invited to attend Residencies held
domestically or internationally, where they will teach face-to-face
intensives and colloquia, and facilitate school and university-wide
discussions. Contributing (part-time) 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. For core faculty, there will be required travel throughout
the year.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed primarily in a standard
office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise
levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for
6-8 hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a
traditional office setting (e.g., walking, standing, communicating,
and other physical functions as necessary).QualificationsEDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE:
Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted
by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training;
geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors;
departmental budgets; and responsibility. Walden also offers other
opportunities for its contributing faculty members, such as
dissertation/doctoral study committee chair positions, research
reviewing, and dissertation and doctoral study mentoring.
Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions
you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your
salary requirements. We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At
Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards
diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their
true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination
everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free
workplace.
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