Associate Professor - MSN Specialty Practice

Company Description

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. We offer more than 100 online degrees and certificate programs. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org). Visit WaldenU.edu for more information, and follow Walden on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.  

Job Description

Walden University is a pioneer in student-centered distance education. An accredited institution with a mission for social change, Walden is dedicated to high academic standards and helping students make a difference in their professions, organizations, and communities. Walden University offers advanced degrees online to professionals whose work impacts others. Degree programs include health sciences, counseling, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, and public administration. Our challenging programs are designed to help students make a difference in the lives of children, the health of communities, or the success of an organization. Faculty 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 timely, thoughtful, carefully formulated, and well written communications. This is accomplished in an environment that is respectful of students, the Faculty Member, Walden University, and the discipline in which the Faculty Member is involved. Faculty Members are expected to adhere to all Walden University Faculty expectations, which are clearly set forth to the Faculty Member at the start of his/her employment with the University.

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.

• Availability Walden expects faculty to be reasonably accessible 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.

• Residencies Core Faculty (Full Time) may be required to attend Residencies, where they will teach intensives and colloquia, and facilitate school and university-wide discussions.

• OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD or DNP) in Nursing or a related field required; a graduate degree in Nursing plus a doctorate in a related discipline is also acceptable.
• 3 Three or more years of graduate teaching experience is preferred.
• 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 men