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Role Description

We're looking for part-time faculty who bring warmth, empathy, and genuine care to online teaching. You'll guide students through their learning, provide thoughtful feedback, and build meaningful connections through clear, timely communication.

You'll work in a community that values students and faculty equally—where respect, support, and human connection come first.

What You'll Do

• Teaching (6-week terms; asynchronous, you manage your time)
• Engage in your classroom at least 4 days per week
• Facilitate discussion board conversations
• Assess student work with caring, timely feedback
• Be available via video or phone when needed
• Create a supportive virtual classroom where students feel safe
• Occasionally:
  • Potentially collaborate on developing course content
  • Serve on committees
  • Support college needs or course maintenance
  • Collaborate with colleagues on faculty-lead and leadership directed projects

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Healthcare Administration or a related field Required.
• 1 to 2 years Teaching experience in higher education preferred and/or a capacity and willingness to instruct within Walden’s Person-Centered and Community of Care approach to fostering human potential through teaching.
• Experience with distance learning Preferred

Requirements

• B.S. Human Services: Human Services Administration, Crisis and Intervention, Advocacy in Global Community, Child and Family Relationships.
• Are committed to empowering adult learners
• Have experience with students juggling multiple responsibilities
• Work well with colleagues to support students
• Have an advanced degree with relevant experience
• Excel at building community online (online teaching experience required)
• Prioritize teaching

Bonus

• Research, scholarship, or thought leadership
• Community involvement or social change work

Application Materials

• A cover letter that provides insights about the candidate’s philosophy and effectiveness in teaching, with a focus on the ability to work with students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds.
• Curriculum Vita
• Capacity and willingness to provide individualized instructional support and guidance to students with a wide range of professional and lived experience.
• Demonstrate capacity through application materials to support Walden University’s mission and vision.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Department: Faculty