Walden University seeks a dynamic, innovative faculty member for this contributing (part-time) position in the B.S. in Public Health program in two modalities: course-based with 6-week terms and Tempo (Competency-Based) using a subscription model. All modalities are asynchronous. Key responsibilities of this position include teaching courses in the following content areas: Concepts of Health Promotion, Public and Global Health, Public Health Policy, Public Health Education, Health Communications, or Research Methods and Analysis.Contributing Faculty manage their own time to fulfill their responsibilities. We value the experience you bring with you and want to make sure your voice is heard as policies and initiatives take shape and find implementation.Provide Course instruction as assignedEngage in classrooms at least 4 days a weekRespond to student questions within 48 hoursFacilitate and engage in discussion boardsAssess student work and provide substantive feedback in a timely fashionBe available to students via video chat or phone as neededOccasional additional duties may include course content developmentService on university and school committees and school initiatives as neededSupport administrative needs within the collegeCourse maintenance as neededEstablish an accessible and supportive virtual classroom environmentCollaborate with colleagues and supervisors, sharing experiences and observationsContributing Faculty serving the College of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies. We are looking for faculty in the following disciplines:  Healthcare Management.Demonstrated commitment to fostering empowerment and providing support for adult learners.Experience with and dedication to serving a diverse population of adult learners who manage multiple responsibilities while pursuing education.Experience working collaboratively with faculty and staff to effectively support a positive student experience.Completion of appropriate advanced and/or doctoral degrees and experience in the field and/or interdisciplinary fields within academia.Experience with building and fostering communities in online environments. Online teaching experience is assumed.Documented contribution to research, thought leadership, and/or scholarship is valued in applicants and participation in community organizations, organizational leadership, and social change initiatives. However, we prefer teaching experience over publication records.
ResponsibilitiesTraining: 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 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.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. The university suggests regular and predictable availability, such as online office hours or regular online chats.Residencies: Faculty Members may be required to attend Residencies held domestically or internationally, (Part-time faculty may, but are not required to attend), where they will teach intensives and colloquia, and facilitate school and university-wide discussions.