Adjunct Faculty – Elementary Education (BSEE/MATEE Program)

Covista•remote, REMOTE

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Adjunct faculty members serve in a part-time capacity to 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 thoughtful, carefully formulated, well written, and timely communications. This is accomplished in an environment that is respectful of student, 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. 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. Faculty Members are assigned a course, which is taught using the eCollege platform, and are responsible for interacting with students within this platform. 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 through Blackboard.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in the field of study or closely related field (or recognized by a country’s Ministry of Education or Counsel of Higher Education)
At least 18 graduate credits in Elementary Education or in the area of instruction (e.g. Science, Social Studies, Reading, Math); or completed a dissertation or published peer-reviewed research in Elementary Education or in the area of instruction (e.g. Science, Social Studies, Reading, Math)
At least 7 years of verifiable experience as an elementary school teacher
Significant record of intellectual and professional contributions to the field of Elementary Education
Strong relationship-building skills with students with diverse backgrounds
Adequate computer to manage an electronic learning platform, keyboard, pointing device, and computer monitor
Ability to use Microsoft Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint), zip software, and Adobe Acrobat
Reliable Internet access as well as alternate access in cases where primary access becomes unavailable
Significant record of intellectual and professional contributions to the field of education, including experience in the practice mathematics, science, and technology with a working knowledge of contemporary issues in education and curriculum and instruction
Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students earning their degrees in a distance learning environment
Teaching, advising, and mentoring
Commitment to the promotion of applied research and the recruitment and development of a diverse faculty
Excellent leadership, communication, team, and human relations skills
Appropriately credentialed
Earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's Master of education in the discipline being taught
May be expected to be licensed or license-eligible to teach in specific programs

Nice To Haves

Effective teaching experience at the degree level of program
Online experience at the degree level of program
Success at building effective student learning relationships that support mutual inquiry and quality student progress and learning outcomes
Strong servant leadership dispositions
Ability to listen carefully to students, and to be approachable and supportive within Walden’s policies
Strong time-management and co-project management skills
Strongly committed to supporting the development of Walden University students to foster positive social change as scholar-practitioners
Strongly committed to best practices in teaching, research, advising and mentoring
Strongly committed to the ongoing professional development of themselves as faculty
Experience with online instruction

Responsibilities

Educate Walden University Students by effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources.
Impart knowledge, information, feedback, and critique to students in thoughtful, carefully formulated, well written, and timely communications.
Adhere to all Walden University Faculty expectations.
Interact with students within the eCollege platform.
Post to classroom discussion boards in a timely manner.
Respond to student questions within 48 hours.
Verify the accuracy of student postings and submissions.
Provide feedback and grades to students through Blackboard.
Maintain licenses and any appropriate certifications to continue to teach at Walden University.
Maintain currency with research by writing and reviewing articles, journals, and presentations.
Publish and acknowledge Walden University if participating in research.
Perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.