Faculty, Contributing - Ph.D. Social Work and DSW
- Employer
- Walden University
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Feb 3, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Social Work & Human Services
- Employment Level
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Part Time
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Faculty, Contributing - Ph.D. Social Work and DSW Walden University
is an accredited institution that has been serving the higher
education needs of professionals for more than 40 years. Offered
online, Walden's doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs
are designed to help students achieve their goals so that, as
graduates, they can help advance the lives of others. Walden
continues its tradition of quality as it grows. The Babara
SolomonSchool of Social Work and Human Services seeks faculty
members for the Ph.D. in Social Work and the Doctor of Social Work
programs to commit to contributing faculty positions. This is an
opportunity for candidates to share their professional experience
and academic knowledge, particularly in the areas of research
mentoring, with students across the country and around the world.
With a computer and a high-speed Internet connection, the faculty
member can teach on his or her own schedule while maintaining other
professional and personal commitments. GENERAL SUMMARY Walden
University seeks a dynamic, innovative faculty member for this
contributing (part-time) position in the Ph.D. in Social Work and
the DSW programs. Key responsibilities of this position include
mentoring student research and teaching courses.. What to Expect as
a Walden Faculty Member Faculty members 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 the
student, the faculty member, Walden University, and the discipline
in which the faculty member is involved. Course
Teaching/Availability Faculty members are assigned content courses,
which are taught using the Blackboard platform, and are responsible
for interacting with students within the LMS. Discussion Boards for
classrooms are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week The
university suggests regular and predictable availability, such as
online office hours or regular online chats; office hours may be
required based on program or college policy. For PhD dissertation
and DSW capstone project courses, which are also taught using the
Blackboard platform, faculty members who serve as chairs of the
doctoral committees are expected to be in the classroom a minimum
of once a week, responding to their doctoral mentees in a
substantive manner. Research Mentorship Faculty mentors may be
assigned to work one-on-one with students to help students meet the
research requirements of their degree. Faculty members are
responsible for the provision of timely feedback, approval,
assessment, and evaluation of each student's work within the
classroom. Residencies Graduate-level faculty may be invited to
attend Residencies held domestically or internationally, where they
will teach face-to-face intensives and colloquia, and facilitate
school and university-wide discussions. Contributing (part-time)
faculty may be invited to participate but are not required to
attend. Tools/Technical Skills To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be
evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential
function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Licensing/Certification Faculty members must be appropriately
credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited
institution or an institution that is recognized by a country's
ministry of education in the discipline being taught, 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. Travel Contributing
faculty members may have the opportunity to travel to university
events and residencies. When traveling to these events, the faculty
member will be expected to fully participate in the event. For core
faculty, there will be required travel throughout the year.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE The successful candidate will have: An
earned Ph.D. or DSW from an accredited university in Social Work.
Experience sitting on/chairing dissertation committees Possess a
significant record of academic (i.e., publications, presentations)
and/or professional contributions to the field of study. A minimum
of 3 years of teaching experience at the degree level of the
program and one year of online teaching experience is preferred A
commitment to supporting student success in a diverse population of
adult learners. Have a commitment to the social change mission of
Walden University. Experience with an on-line learning platform and
leveraging technology in learning (required). Proficiency with SPSS
for quantitative faculty and/or NVivo for qualitative faculty,
preferred. Experience in quantitative or qualitative research
methodologies. Be expected to perform other duties and
responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to
time. Technology Requirements Faculty members are expected to have
a personal computer with virus protection and Internet access.
Walden University provides a Walden e-mail account and access to
the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the
website, university and college listservs, and other faculty
communications tools. About Walden University: For more than 45
years, Walden University has served the higher education needs of
working professionals. More than 47,000 students from all 50 U.S.
states and more than 150 countries pursue their doctoral, master's
or bachelor's degrees online in a variety of fields, including:
Business and Management, Criminal Justice and Emergency Management,
Information Technology, Education, and Nursing. As part of the
Laureate International Universities network, you'll be able to
touch lives in your community and change the world of education.
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