Part-Time Faculty, Doctorate of Social Work Mentor, GuidedPath

Capella University offers two learning formats, FlexPath and GuidedPath, to provide a flexible and affordable way for working professionals to earn a degree designed to fit into their life.

Our GuidedPath learning format offers asynchronous 10-week courses, with 3 weeks in between each quarter for faculty to grade and prepare for the next quarter. Learners have deadlines to stay on track to review materials, understand topics, and develop consistent study habits. Faculty help learners progress by guiding courseroom discussions and providing feedback on assignments. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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Assignments are on an ongoing basis according to expertise and school needs.

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Utilize your professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction from a pre-designed curriculum.

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Mentor doctoral learners and participate in doctoral committees. Utilize your professional expertise to provide relevant feedback and ensure successful completion.

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Be available within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) by phone, email, and in the courseroom to ensure learners receive quality feedback in a timely manner to support their academic success.

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Travel within the US to participate in doctoral residencies.

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Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the learning experience.

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Establish high standards and ensure learners understand how they will be evaluated.

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Adhere to University policies and procedures.

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Attend faculty meetings, workshops, and training as required.

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Participate in other activities based on university needs.

Job Skills:

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Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation.

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Effectively communicate with all levels of the University.

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Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing of course objectives.

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Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology.

- Strong computer skills.

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Ability to manage potentially stressful situations in a professional and ethical manner.

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Demonstrates a complete understanding of accommodating the unique needs and expertise of each student.

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Provides support and opportunity for the student to continually deepen his or her understanding of the individual purpose and pursue it through educational experiences.

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Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the expectations and requirements of a diversity of students.

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Is attentive to at-risk learners, following established case management protocols and reaching out to appropriate school staff.

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Experience with scholarly writing and use of APA (7th edition) format.

Work Experience:

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Three years of teaching experience preferred.

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Professional experience in the discipline with a minimum of two years required for undergraduate level and three years required for graduate level.

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Research, scholarship, or achievement in the discipline required for graduate-level; in addition, at the doctoral level, experience with how to conduct and oversee research in the discipline required.

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Knowledge of qualitative research required

- Action research preferred

Education:

All degrees must be conferred from a regionally accredited institution. Copies of required certificates and licenses, and unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees with the institution and conferred degree and date must be attached.

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A master’s degree from an accredited Council on Social Work Education and a regionally accredited program is required.

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Doctorate from an accredited institution in social work or a closely related area- including Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, or Education, required.

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:
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The successful candidate must hold a Social Work graduate-level license and obtain, at a minimum, a Graduate Level Social Work licensure in the State of Minnesota upon hire (including passing the ASWB exam with their current graduate-level license) required.

Other:

The School of Soci