B.S. Psychology (Adjunct)
About Walden University
Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Visit waldenu.edu for more information, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Job Description
The College of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies is a new unit within Walden bringing together undergraduate general education and all non-licensure B.S. programs. These include: B.S. Communication, B.S. Psychology, B.S. Business Administration, B.S. Criminal Justice, B.S. Human Services, B.S. Health Studies, Health Care Management and Health Policy, B.S. in Early Childhood Studies. Contributing Faculty manage their own time to fulfill their responsibilities.
- Provide Course instruction as assigned:
- Engage in classrooms at least 4 days a week.
- Facilitate and engage in discussion boards.
- Assess student work and provide substantive feedback in a timely fashion.
- Be available to students via video chat or phone as needed.
- Occasional additional duties may include:
- Course content development
- Service on university and school committees, and school initiatives as needed.
- Support administrative needs within the college.
- Course maintenance as needed.
- Establish an accessible and supportive virtual classroom environment.
- Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors, sharing experiences and observations.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess:
- This post is for Contributing Faculty serving primarily the B.S. Psychology program within the College of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies. Some interdisciplinary teaching will be involved as appropriate to a candidate's expertise and interest.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering empowerment and providing support for adult learners.
- Experience with and dedication to serving a diverse population of adult learners who manage multiple responsibilities while pursuing education.
- Experience working collaboratively with faculty and staff to effectively support a positive student experience.
- Completion of appropriate advanced and/or doctoral degrees along with experience in the field and/or interdisciplinary fields within academia.
- Experience with building and fostering communities in online environments.
- Online teaching experience is assumed.
- Documented contribution to research, thought leadership, and/or scholarship is valued in applicants, as well as participation in community organizations, organizational leadership, and social change initiatives. However, we preference teaching experience over publication records.
Master's Degree Required
- A Master's degree in the discipline being taught or a closely related field required.
- Three or more years of postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
- Experience teaching adult learners, particularly in a community college setting, strongly preferred.
- Experience teaching in an online or distance-learning environment preferred.
Additional Information
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is as follows:
- 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
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.
We welcome applications from faculty at all career stages.