Adjunct Faculty – College of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies

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 impact. 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.

We're Looking For (this changes based on the type of opening)

B.S. Criminal Justice: Criminal Law, Courts and Procedures, Victimology, Crisis Interventions, Probation and Parole, Terrorism.

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

• Masters Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field required.
• 1 to 2 years Teaching experience in higher education preferred and/or a capacity and willingness to instruct within Walden’s Person-Centered and Community of Care approach to fostering human potential through teaching.
• Experience with distance learning Preferred
• Application Materials • A cover letter that provides insights about the candidate’s philosophy and effectiveness in teaching, with a focus on the ability to work with students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. • Curriculum Vita
• Capacity and willingness to provide individualized instructional support and guidance to students with a wide range of professional and lived experience.
• Demonstrate capacity through application materials to support Walden University’s mission and vision.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation