[Hiring] Associate Professor @Covista

Role Description

Walden University, a Covista institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, is a pioneer in student-centered distance education. An institution with a mission to create pathways for student success and impact, Walden is dedicated to high academic standards and helping students make a difference in their professions, organizations, and communities.

• Person-Centered teaching at Walden is an intentional practice requiring conscious awareness of the range of professional and lived experiences of all learners.
• Faculty create a welcoming, engaging environment by regularly connecting and communicating with students in the classroom through various means of communication.
• Encourage dynamic learning environments that support student learning, discussion, and growth.
• Support each student in their academic and professional growth by providing constructive feedback and feed forward.
• Demonstrate genuine care and concern for student well-being, personal and professional growth, and attainment of their personal and professional goals through individualized instructional support and guidance.
• Demonstrate dedication to the mission and vision of Walden University.
• Available to students via email, phone, text, office hours, and individual appointments.
• Recognize the importance of scholarship as a complement to effective teaching and the development of students as scholar-practitioners.
• Demonstrate a strong and consistent record of service to the institution and community in ways that advance its educational mission.
• Adhere to all Walden University faculty expectations, which are clearly set forth at the start of employment and through the Faculty Handbook.
• Attend virtual and in-person faculty meetings, residencies, workshops, commencement, and training as required.
• Ability to work a student-friendly schedule (evenings/weekends).
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• PhD or DNP in the field of study or closely related field. Required.
• Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate effectiveness within a person-centered teaching model.
• Internal applicants must meet promotional selection criteria to be eligible for position. Required.
• Must meet performance expectations outlined for your program area. Required.
• 3+ years Teaching experience and/or a capacity and willingness to instruct within Walden’s Person-Centered and Community of Care approach. Required.
• Current, unencumbered certification and licensure in Minnesota as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP), or Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) is required. AGPCNP certification is strongly preferred.

Application Materials

• A cover letter that provides insights about the candidate’s philosophy and effectiveness in teaching.
• Curriculum Vita.
• Capacity and willingness to provide individualized instructional support and guidance to students.
• Demonstrate capacity through application materials to support Walden University’s mission and vision.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match.
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $70,696.00 and $100,957.00. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law.