Adjunct Faculty - Doctor of Education

Covista • Remote, REMOTE

13h • $700 - $4,080 • Remote

About The Position

Walden University, founded over 50 years ago, is dedicated to supporting adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. As a specialized online teaching institution, Walden is committed to inclusive teaching and learning across all academic programs, fostering an environment of shared accountability to enhance equitable health and well-being. The university serves a diverse student body, providing broad access to higher education and empowering alumni to become agents of positive change. This commitment to student success is central to Walden's mission.

Requirements

• A doctorate in the relevant field of Education or a closely related discipline is required.
• A minimum of three years of teaching at the doctoral level is required, or a demonstrated capacity and willingness to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that fosters student learning, discussion, and growth.
• Experience supporting doctoral research committees is required.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who can consider diverse, and sometimes conflicting, perspectives are preferred.
• Experience working with doctoral capstone projects focused on problems of practice in the professional work setting is preferred.
• Experience with distance learning is preferred.
• Candidates with experience mentoring doctoral students on capstone projects focused on evidence-based decision-making are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular and varied communication with students to foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
• Create engaging and dynamic learning experiences that promote student learning, discussion, and growth.
• Provide consistent feedback and feedforward to support students' academic and professional development.
• Offer individualized instructional support and guidance demonstrating care for student well-being and goal achievement.
• Demonstrate dedication to the mission and vision of Walden University.
• Be accessible to students through various channels, including email, phone, text, office hours, and individual appointments.
• Engage in scholarship aligned with Walden's mission, coordinated with academic leadership.
• Engage in service activities aligned with Walden's mission, benefiting the institution, profession, and/or community.
• Adhere to all Walden University faculty expectations as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Participate in required virtual and in-person faculty meetings, residencies, workshops, commencement ceremonies, and training sessions.
• Maintain a student-friendly schedule, including availability during evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• 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
• Other opportunities for contributing faculty members, such as dissertation/doctoral study committee chair positions, research reviewing, and dissertation and doctoral study mentoring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree