CAH BS Integrative Health - Adjunct Faculty

Walden
Walden University is an accredited institution that has been serving the higher education needs of professionals for more than 40 years. Offered online, Walden's doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs are designed to help students achieve their goals so that, as graduates, they can help advance the lives of others. 

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

Contributing Faculty in the Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health (BSIH) program support undergraduate learners through high-quality instruction grounded in integrative, whole-person approaches to health and wellness. Faculty facilitate learning experiences that emphasize evidence-based practice, ethical awareness, cultural responsiveness, and the integration of mind, body, behavior, and lifestyle factors in health promotion and disease prevention. 

Training 

All new faculty members receive specific training from Walden University in the techniques of online teaching; use of an electronic learning platform; specifics of the policies, procedures, and degree programs of the School or College in which they are going to teach; socialization into the Walden University culture; assessment of academic integrity of student work (including use of www.turnitin.com); and research supervision of theses and dissertations. Teaching and mentorship assignments are contingent upon successful completion of required training. During the first term of teaching, faculty members may be assigned a faculty peer mentor (senior colleague) as an extension of their new instructor training. Peer mentors will continue to support instruction and provide peer reviews of the classroom on a regular basis. 

Course Teaching/Availability 

Faculty members may be assigned courses, which are taught using the Learning Management System (LMS), and are responsible for interacting with students within the LMS. Discussion Boards for classrooms are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Faculty members are expected to be in the classroom a minimum of 4 days per week and responses to student questions must be posted within 48 hours. The university suggests regular and predictable availability, such as online office hours or regular online chats; office hours may be required based on program or college policy. 

Tools/Technical Skills 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Technology Requirements 

Faculty members are expected to have a personal computer with virus protection and Internet access. Walden University provides a Walden e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, university and college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. 

Education and/or Experience 

• Master’s degree or higher in Integrative Health, Public Health, Health Sciences, Psychology, Behavioral Medicine, Health Education, Human Services, or a related health or wellness field from an accredited institution required 
• Undergraduate teaching experience preferred 
• Experience applying integrative, lifestyle, or whole-person approaches to health and wellness 
• Evidence of ongoing professional engagement or scholarly activity within the past five years 
• Strong communication, facilitation, and student-centered instructional skills 
•  Experience working in an online instructional environment preferred 
• Strong preference for health and wellness coaching experience

Licensing / Certification 

Faculty members must be appropriately credentialed and possess an earned degree from an accredited institution in the discipline being taught. 

National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) credential is preferred. For faculty who hold the NBC-HWC credential, documented completion of at least 200 hours of health and wellness coaching practice is preferred, consistent with National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) faculty experience standards. 

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

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