Contributing Faculty - Undergraduate Studies (History)

About Walden University

Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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About This Role

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.

Why Walden

Everything we do is guided by a commitment to social change. As pioneers in online education, we've built a community of care where inclusive teaching isn't a buzzword—it's how we show up every day.

We believe in the worth and dignity of every person in our classrooms. The best learning happens when everyone feels valued and seen.

Our Students

Our students are working adults. They're balancing education with work, family, and life. We meet them where they are and walk alongside them. We're all lifelong learners here, and we understand the challenge of balancing life and learning. We recognize how intersectionality shapes our students' lives, and we provide community, support, and rigor tailored to each person.

"To teach in a manner that respects and cares for the souls of our students is essential if we are to provide the necessary conditions where learning can most deeply and intimately begin." – bell hooks, Teaching to Transgress

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

Training & Support

You'll receive 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.

Who We're Looking For

Social Science Disciplines: History

You'll thrive here if you:

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

Bonus:

• Research, scholarship, or thought leadership
• Community involvement or social change work

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter about your experiences with students—challenges and successes. We're most interested in your teaching philosophy and what you've learned from students.

If interviewed, be prepared to share a story from your time as a student that shaped how you teach. We welcome faculty at all career stages.

Process

When applying, be prepared to upload your CV, as well as a cover letter describing your experiences with students, including challenges and successes. While your teaching philosophy is important, your individuality and experience with students is of most interest to us. We ask that you include a description of an experience you may have had as a student yourself that informs your approach to teaching today. We welcome applications from faculty at all career stages.

Qualified candidates will possess:

This post is for Contributing Faculty serving the College of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies. We are looking for faculty in the following disciplines:

• Humanities/Social Sciences: History, Sociology, Philosophy, Popular Culture, Sociology, Anthropology, Introductory Psychology
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering empowerment and providing support for adult learners.
• Experience with and dedication to serving a diverse population of adult learners who manage multiple responsibilities while pursuing education.
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty and staff to effectively support a positive student experience.
• Completion of appropriate advanced and/or doctoral degrees along with experience in the field and/or interdisciplinary fields within academia.
• Experience with building and fostering communities in online environments. Online teaching experience is assumed.
• Documented contribution to research, thought leadership, and/or scholarship is valued in applicants, as well as participation in community organizations, organizational leadership, and social change initiatives. However, we preference teaching experience over publication records.

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is as follows:

• Graduate Course Instruction: $1,560 - $4,080 per Quarter or Semester, depending on type of course taught and length of course
• Undergraduate Course Instruction: $700 - $2,200 per quarter, depending on type of course taught and length of course
  
  Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Walden also offers other opportunities for its contributing faculty members, such as dissertation/doctoral study committee chair positions, research reviewing, and dissertation and doctoral study mentoring.
  
  For more information regarding these opportunities, including the Faculty Compensation Schedule, please Click Here.

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