Academic Program Coordinator -Clinical Psychology Program-Remote

Opportunity at a Glance

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. 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. The Academic Coordinator is a full-time faculty member who reports to an Associate Dean I and works closely with the relevant School and College academic advising and administrative staffs, and faculty to address a variety of academic and student issues.

ResponsibilitiesCourse instruction, course content development, and other curricular activities as needed.Managing administrative functions appropriate to their assignments (this is 50% of the role)Mentoring of students in research for PhD degrees and oversight of the dissertation completion sequences.Participation in university doctoral residencies, both virtual and in-person, where appropriate to a programParticipation in the Blended Academic Year in Residence (BAYR) component of the program, which requires travel to Minneapolis, MN at least twice per yearEngagement in scholarship, service on university and college/program committees, and initiatives as needed.Supervision, support, and development of Contributing Faculty for the programMust be reasonably accessible for students and faculty inside and outside the classroomManage student-faculty and student-peer conflictsEngage in student development as student comportment issues ariseOther Duties and ResponsibilitiesMay perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.Complies with all policies and standards for the university and programThis role requires individuals to travel to Minnesota at least twice a year.