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. Responsibilities & Expectations 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. Technology Requirements Adequate computer with keyboard, pointing device, monitor, reliable Internet access and backup; use of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and ZIP software. Licensing and Certification 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. Education and Experience 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. Compensation Graduate Course Instruction: $1,560 – $4,080 per quarter or semester. Undergraduate Course Instruction: $700 – $2,200 per quarter. Additional Information Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment; requires use of a personal computer for 6‑8 hours daily. Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation #J-18808-Ljbffr Walden University