Contributing Faculty - Master of Social Work Program at Adtalem Global Education

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

4080.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Course Instruction, Curriculum Development, Academic Advising, Mentoring, Scholarship Engagement, Committee Service, Grant Management, Research Supervision, Online Teaching, Student Assessment, Feedback Provision, Residency Instruction, Social Work Professional Identity, Distance Education, Positive Social Change, Integrity

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Company Description About Walden University Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Visit WaldenU.edu for more information, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Job Description Contributing (part-time) faculty report to the Academic Program Director for Social Work programs to provide instructional and curriculum development service in the Master of Social Work program. Faculty members are critical in creating, maintaining, assessing, and reflecting upon a learning environment where academic discipline interweaves with the School of Social mission to support student learning. 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 What to Expect as a Walden Faculty Member Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide course instruction, course content development, and other curricular activities as needed Provide residency instruction Provide academic advising and mentoring Promote a social work professional identity with students. Engagement in scholarship Service on university and school committees, as well as school initiatives as needed Part-time, School of Social Work faculty are responsible for instruction, assessment, advising, committee work, and service to the School of Social Work. Other duties may include grant management, research, or specific academic endeavors. Training All new faculty members receive specific training from Walden University in the techniques of online 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. Teaching and mentorship assignments are contingent upon successful completion of required training. There are a maximum of 2 attempts allowed for the required training. Training must be accomplished within 6 months. During the first term of teaching, faculty members may be assigned a faculty peer mentor (senior colleague) or other resources from the program as an extension of their new instructor training. Course Teaching/Availability Faculty members are assigned courses, which are taught using the Learning Management System (LMS),and are responsible for interacting with students within the LMS. Discussion Boards for classrooms are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Faculty members are expected to be in the classroom a minimum of 4 days per week and responses to student questions must be posted within 48 hours. The university suggests regular and predictable availability, such as online office hours or regular online chats; office hours may be required based on program or college policy. Research Mentorship Faculty mentors may be assigned to work one-on-one with students to help students meet the research requirements of their degree. Faculty members are responsible for the provision of timely feedback, approval, assessment, and evaluation of each student's work within the classroom. Residencies Graduate-level faculty may be invited to attend Residencies held domestically or internationally, where they will teach face-to-face intensives and colloquia, and facilitate school and university-wide discussions. Contributing (part-time) faculty may be invited to participate but are not required to attend. Completes other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE The successful candidate will have: An earned doctorate in the area of Social Work, Human Services or related field required MSW from a Council for Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program required. Intellectual and professional contributions to the field, including professional publications and conference presentations. Three to five years teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level as appropriate to the program. A minimum of two years of post-graduate level practice experience required. Experience with providing distance education including a commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students earning their degrees in a distance learning environment preferred. Evidence of compatibility with the Walden University mission of positive social change, broad access and professional excellence and our values of quality, integrity and student-centeredness. Tools/Technical Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Licensing/Certification Faculty members must be appropriately credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or an institution that is recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught, and may be expected to be licensed or license-eligible to teach in specific programs. Faculty members must maintain their licenses and any appropriate certifications to continue to teach at Walden University. Faculty members are also expected to maintain currency with research by reviewing articles, journals, and presentations. If participating in research, the faculty member may publish and acknowledge Walden University. Travel Contributing faculty members may have the opportunity to travel to university events and residencies. When traveling to these events, the faculty member will be expected to fully participate in the event. For core faculty, there will be required travel throughout the year. 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 Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Walden also offers other opportunities for its contributing faculty members, such as dissertation/doctoral study committee chair positions, research reviewing, and dissertation and doctoral study mentoring. For more information regarding these opportunities, including the Faculty Compensation Schedule, please Click Here. Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Responsibilities

Contributing faculty are responsible for providing course instruction, developing course content, and engaging in academic advising and mentoring. They also participate in university and school committees and may be involved in grant management and research.