Faculty, Contributing - Mental Health Counseling

Faculty, Contributing - Mental Health Counseling General 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.

• All new Faculty Members receive specific training from Walden University in online teaching techniques, learning platform use, program policies, cultural integration, academic integrity assessment, and thesis/dissertation research supervision.
• Faculty Members are assigned a course using the Blackboard platform, responsible for student interaction, discussion boards open 24/7, timely postings, and providing feedback and grades.
• Faculty Members must be in the classroom at least four days per week and respond to student questions within 48 hours.
• Faculty Members may attend residencies/Pre‑practica and facilitate school‑wide discussions; some travel may be required (minimum once per quarter).
• Faculty Members may complete training in dissertation chairing and service and are eligible to serve on doctoral dissertations.

• Adequate computer with keyboard, pointing device, monitor, reliable Internet access and backup; use of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and ZIP software.

• Appropriately credentialed with an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country’s ministry of education. Must be licensed or license‑eligible as a mental health professional in the state of residence and maintain licence and certifications.

• Earned doctorate in Counseling or Counselor Education from a CACREP‑accredited program at an accredited institution.
• Current state licensure as a mental health professional.
• Minimum of three years of experience teaching and mentoring master’s and/or doctoral level students, including directing thesis/dissertation research.
• Experience supervising student field training. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social change, and service to non‑traditional students.

• Graduate Course Instruction: $1,560 – $4,080 per quarter or semester.
• Undergraduate Course Instruction: $700 – $2,200 per quarter.

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment; requires use of a personal computer for 6‑8 hours daily.

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