Adjunct Faculty - Doctor of Education

Overview

Walden University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degrees and certificate programs. The university is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org). Visit Walden

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Walden is committed to social change as an integral part of its identity. As a specialized online teaching institution, we focus on inclusive teaching and learning across all academic programs. We foster an environment of shared accountability to enhance the equitable health and well-being of communities, systems, and organizations, recognizing the inherent worth, humanity, and dignity of each individual in the learning process.

We meet students where they are and support them on their academic journeys.

Walden serves a diverse student body, providing broad access to higher education. We support the curiosity and academic growth of our students as they pursue their educational goals, creating opportunities for diverse, working adult learners to advance their education. This enables alumni to become agents of positive change in their professions and communities.

Instruction

Inclusive teaching is a deliberate practice that recognizes and values the diverse social, cultural, community identities, and lived experiences of all learners. It employs strategies that connect learning to students’ lives and professional development.

Responsibilities include:

• Regular and varied communication with students to foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
• Creation of engaging and dynamic learning experiences that promote student learning, discussion, and growth.
• Consistent feedback and guidance to support students’ academic and professional development.
• Individualized instructional support that demonstrates genuine care for student well-being and growth.
• Contribution to the mission and vision of Walden University.
• Accessibility to students through multiple channels (email, phone, text, office hours, and appointments).

Scholarship

Walden recognizes scholarship as essential to effective teaching and the development of scholar-practitioner students. Faculty engage in scholarship aligned with Walden’s mission, coordinated with academic leadership; specific requirements are determined by the program and/or college.

Service

Faculty are expected to demonstrate a consistent record of service to the institution and broader community, contributing to Walden’s educational mission. Service activities align with the mission and are coordinated with academic leadership; specific requirements are determined by the program and/or college.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Walden University faculty expectations as outlined at the time of employment and in the Faculty Handbook.
• Participate in required virtual and in-person faculty meetings, residencies, workshops, commencements, and training sessions.
• Maintain a student-friendly schedule, including availability during evenings and weekends.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• A doctoral degree in the relevant field or a closely related discipline is required.
• Candidates who can consider diverse and sometimes conflicting perspectives are preferred.
• A demonstrated capacity to provide individualized instructional support and guidance to students is essential.
• Application materials should clearly demonstrate alignment with Walden University’s mission and vision.
• Experience with doctoral capstone projects focused on problems of practice in the professional work setting is preferred.
• Work Experience
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience is required, or a demonstrated capacity to foster a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
• Experience supporting doctoral research committees is required, or a demonstrated capacity to mentor a diverse doctoral student population.
• Experience with distance learning is preferred.
• Candidates with…