Adjunct Faculty- BS Early Childhood Studies

Covista

2d • Remote

About The Position

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
Our faculty subject-matter (SME) experts work with a competency-based modality called TEMPO Learning. You don’t need to know how to use it to apply; we will train you. As an SME, you will be assigned one or more content-based competencies based on your subject matter expertise. The core responsibility of faculty SMEs is to serve as the central academic content support for Tempo Learning students. To this end, SMEs will collaborate with coaches and faculty assessors regularly.

Requirements

• B.S. Early Childhood Studies: Child Development, Nutrition, Mental Health, Culturally Responsive Curriculum, Children with Exceptionalities.
• 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
• Masters Degree in Childhood Education 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Research, scholarship, or thought leadership
• Community involvement or social change work
• Experience with a Community College preferred
• Experience with distance learning preferred

Responsibilities

• Engage with students in your classroom and answer their questions in a timely manner.
• Assess student work with caring, timely feedback
• Be available via video or phone when needed
• Create a supportive virtual classroom where students feel safe
• Potentially collaborate on developing course content
• Serve on committees
• Support college needs or course maintenance
• Collaborate with colleagues on faculty-led and leadership-directed projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level