Contributing Faculty-PNP - Remote - AZ License Required
Company: Adtalem Global Education Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Opportunity at a GlanceGENERAL SUMMARY: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, public
administration, technology, and engineering. 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.Contributing faculty members serve in a part-time
capacity to educate Walden University Students by effectively and
proficiently using online technology and resources so that
knowledge, information, feedback, and critique are imparted to and
shared with students in thoughtful, carefully formulated, well
written, and timely communications. This is accomplished in an
environment that is respectful of student, the Faculty Member,
Walden University, and the discipline in which the Faculty Member
is involved. 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.ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:TrainingAll 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 TeachingFaculty 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.AvailabilityWalden 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.ResidenciesFaculty 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.OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESMay perform other duties and responsibilities that
management may deem necessary from time to
time.QualificationsTECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS
REQUIRED
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on
performance of each essential function. Appropriate reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential functions.
Faculty members are required to have an adequate computer to handle
an electronic learning platform, keyboard, pointing device, and
computer monitor. All other tools are knowledge-based or
training-based through Walden University. The Faculty Member must
be able to use Microsoft Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS
PowerPoint), zip software, and Adobe Acrobat and must have reliable
Internet access as well as alternate access in cases where primary
access becomes unavailable.
Evidence of current rn and APRN license in one of the 50 states in
the US required. All NP faculty are also required to obtain RN and
APRN licensure in the state of mn and provide evidence of current
advanced practice certification before being hired as Nurse
Practitioner faculty at Walden University. This position may be
eligible for a bonus upon hire.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Faculty Members must be appropriately credentialed, possess an
earned degree from an accredited institution, and may be expected
to be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific
programs. Faculty Members must maintain their licenses and any
appropriate certifications in order 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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment, but
may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves
operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours
daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional
office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other
physical functions as necessary.EEOWe are proud to be an EEO
employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong
commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our
Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that
prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain
a drug-free workplace.
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