Mental Health Counseling Faculty

About the role

Walden University is a pioneer in student‑centered distance education, an accredited graduate institution committed to social change and high academic standards. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program prepares students academically, professionally, and personally to become skilled counselors, grounded in the scholar‑practitioner model, culturally relevant pedagogy, academic and experiential learning, and developmental instruction emphasizing personal growth. Faculty members in this program teach and mentor students, integrating skills, knowledge, and research into practice while supporting the program’s CACREP‑accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling.

Responsibilities

• Complete Walden University faculty training covering online teaching techniques, use of the Blackboard platform, university policies and procedures, socialization into Walden culture, assessment of academic integrity, and research supervision of theses and dissertations.
• Teach assigned courses via Blackboard, interact with students, monitor discussion boards (available 24/7), and post timely responses within 48 hours.
• Verify the accuracy of student postings and submissions, provide feedback and grades through Blackboard, and publish availability to students via course syllabi (including regular office hours or scheduled online chats).
• Fulfill travel requirements (minimum once per quarter) and