Graduate IT Program - Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Data Science - Faculty

Walden University is a pioneer in student-centered distance education. An accredited graduate institution with a mission for social impact, Walden is dedicated to high academic standards and helping students make a difference in their professions, organizations and communities.

Walden University offers advanced degrees online to professionals whose work impacts others.  This job is for part-time teaching within the College of Management and Human Potential in Master Programs in Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Data Science   There is also an expectation of teaching and Mentoring in the Doctor of Information Technology

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 timely, thoughtful, carefully formulated, and well written communications. This is accomplished in an environment that is respectful of students, the Faculty Member, Walden University, and the discipline in which the Faculty Member is involved

Walden University is a member of - More than 50 years ago, Walden University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. Students from across the U.S. and more than 115 countries are pursuing a certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree online at Walden. The university offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, hlcommission.org. For more information, please visit WaldenU.edu and WaldenFacts.com.

Responsibilities

Training

All new faculty members complete Walden University training in online teaching techniques, use of the electronic learning platform, school or college policies and degree programs, Walden’s institutional culture, academic integrity, and research supervision. Faculty members are also expected to participate in ongoing professional development related to adult learning, inclusive teaching, student engagement, developmental feedback, mentoring, and effective online instruction.

Course Teaching

Faculty members are assigned graduate courses taught through the Canvas platform and are responsible for maintaining an active, welcoming, and academically rigorous instructional presence. Faculty members explain complex technical concepts using clear language, relevant examples, demonstrations, and multiple instructional approaches; facilitate substantive discussions; check for understanding; connect course material to students’ professional goals and experiences; and provide timely, specific, actionable, and encouraging feedback. Faculty members guide students toward solutions through coaching and questioning rather than simply supplying answers. Course discussions are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week; faculty participation must meet the response and engagement expectations established in the Faculty Handbook and other university requirements.

Availability

Faculty members are expected to be accessible and responsive to students within established university timelines. They communicate availability and response expectations clearly; provide opportunities for individual support outside the course discussion board; monitor engagement and performance for signs that a student may be struggling; conduct timely, constructive outreach; and refer students to appropriate academic or university support resources when needed. Faculty members respond to questions with patience, professionalism, empathy, and respect while maintaining clear academic expectations.

Mentoring

When assigned mentoring responsibilities, faculty members build supportive, professional relationships with doctoral students; clarify research milestones and expectations; provide timely, developmental scholarly feedback; help students work through academic and technical challenges; encourage persistence; and guide students toward increasing independence. Faculty mentors follow university research, academic integrity, and doctoral supervision requirements.

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

REPORTS TO:   Associate Dean 2 of Graduate IT Programs

Qualifications

Candidates are encouraged to apply if they combine appropriate academic and technical expertise with a demonstrated commitment to supportive, student-centered instruction for adult online learners.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Earned doctorate in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, information systems, or a closely related field.

Demonstrated success teaching, coaching, advising, or mentoring adult learners in an online or technology-supported environment, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to learners with varied levels of experience and confidence.

Three to five years of graduate-level teaching experience in technology-related courses, with evidence of effective student engagement, timely feedback, proactive outreach, and support for students experiencing academic difficulty.

Demonstrated commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students in a distance-learning environment while maintaining high academic standards.

Experience mentoring doctoral students and providing clear, constructive, developmental feedback on scholarly work.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE