Contributing Faculty-MSN SP- Remote

Job Description: Inclusive teaching at Walden is an intentional practice requiring conscious awareness of the diverse social, cultural, and community identities and lived experiences of all learners. Inclusive teaching includes a variety of strategies to fully activate student strengths, and occurs in environments that draw relevant, meaningful connections to students’ lives and the professional dispositions they develop. The goal is to ensure learners know Walden values the inherent worth, humanity, and dignity of every learner engaged in the learning process. Faculty create a welcoming, inclusive environment by regularly connecting and communicating with students in the classroom through various means of communication. Faculty create engaging, dynamic learning environments that encourage student learning, discussion, and growth. Faculty support our diverse student population in their academic and professional growth by providing feedback, which helps students understand their current performance, and feedforward, that focuses on the students’ future development. Faculty demonstrate genuine care and concern for student well‑being, personal and professional growth, and attainment of their personal and professional goals through individualized instructional support and guidance. Faculty demonstrate dedication to the mission and vision of Walden University. Faculty are available to students via email, phone, text, office hours, and individual appointments. Scholarship Walden University recognizes the importance of scholarship as a complement to effective teaching and the development of students as scholar‑practitioners. Faculty members are encouraged to participate in scholarship activities that are aligned with the Walden mission. These activities are coordinated with the faculty member’s academic leaders, and specific requirements are determined by the program and/or college. Service Walden University recognizes the importance of service as a complement to effective teaching and the development of students as scholar‑practitioners. Faculty members demonstrate a strong and consistent record of service to the institution and community in ways that advance its educational mission. Faculty members are encouraged to participate in service activities that are aligned with the Walden mission and demonstrate service to the institution, profession, and/or community. These activities are coordinated with the faculty member’s academic leaders, and specific requirements are determined by the program and/or college. Other Duties And Responsibilities Faculty adhere to all Walden University faculty expectations, which are clearly set forth at the start of his/her employment and through the Faculty Handbook. Attend virtual and in‑person faculty meetings, residencies, workshops, commencement, and training as required. Ability to work a student‑friendly schedule (evenings/weekends). Required For All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.