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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 Criminal Justice 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Have an advanced degree with relevant experience.
• Excel at building community online (online teaching experience required).
• Are committed to empowering adult learners.
• Have experience with students juggling multiple responsibilities.
• Work well with colleagues to support students.

Benefits

• Training in the pedagogy of online teaching, our learning management system, and university policies.
• You'll be paired with a peer mentor starting with your first teaching assignment.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.