Contributing Faculty Graduate IT Program - Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Data Science (Remote)

Company Description

Walden University is a pioneer in student-centered distance education. An accredited graduate 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.  This job is for part-time teaching within the College of Management and Human Potential in Master Programs in Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Data Science.  There is also an expectation of teaching and Mentoring in the Doctor of Information Technology

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

Walden 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, hlcommission.org. For more information, please visit WaldenU.edu and WaldenFacts.com.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Training

All new Faculty Members receive specific training from Walden University in the techniques 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 www.turnitin.com), and research supervision of theses and dissertations. 

Course Teaching

Faculty Members are assigned a graduate course, which is taught using the Canvas platform, and are responsible for interacting with students within this platform.  Discussion in the 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.

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.   

Mentoring 

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION 

 REPORTS TO:   Associate Dean 1 (PD) of Graduate IT Programs

Qualifications

• You are encouraged to explore this opportunity if you have:

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
  • Must have earned doctorate in the field of study or closely related field.
  • Candidates should possess a record of intellectual and professional contributions to the field of IT, including experience in the practice of Information Technology
  • Three to five years of teaching experience at the graduate level of information technology related courses
  • Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students earning their degrees in a distance learning environment
  • Experience with doctoral students in mentoring and committee work.
  • Teaching, advising, and mentoring experience.
• COMPETENCIES
  • Strong understanding of on-line learning environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong student-centered facilitator in on-line learning environment
  • Strong mentoring skills

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.