Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2019-05-01
Req: R06179
Capella University seeks to hire Part-time Faculty in the Doctor of Social Work program. Our faculty combine top academic credentials with working or practitioner experience in the fields they teach. Faculty are responsible for meeting the expectations and requirements of the Capella learner while establishing and maintaining effective relationships. Faculty ensure that learners receive quality educational experiences consistent with stated course outcomes as well as accreditation standards. Capella values the capabilities and talents of its faculty and expects continued learning and development through practice in the discipline and scholarly activities which can inform teaching.

Essential Duties

Primary responsibilities of the Part-time Social Work faculty include:

• • Mentor Doctoral students in their Capstone or Dissertation Research & Coursework
  • Teach at the in-person DSW Research Residency experience as needed
  • Teach up to two DSW (online) courses per (10 week) Quarter
  • Demonstrate  knowledge of adult learning theory and practices
  • Build an online community conducive to the spirit of learning and continuous improvement in a positive, learner-focused environment
  • Ability to teach across the DSW curriculum, based on practice and teaching expertise
  • Make  a positive impact on learner retention and persistence
  • Attending  quarterly department meetings
  • Communicate effectively in written and oral form

Other faculty activities may include:

• Faculty staff meetings
• Specialized responsibilities or coordinating functions within departments

Part-time faculty engage in a continuous relationship with Capella, and we are committed to providing work assignments on an ongoing quarterly basis.   Only part-time faculty members may participate in Mentoring or Committee work assignments or any other work assignment that may span four or more quarters.
All  faculty candidates will be required to complete an unpaid faculty development course as a pre-requisite for employment.  This is an essential part of the selection process for both the faculty member and Capella.

Job Skills

Specific Accountabilities:

• Each faculty member will have a workload that varies based upon his/her expertise and the needs of the graduate nursing programs. Following are the accountabilities expected for faculty in the primary areas of responsibility:
• Course Participation: Provides expertise in subject matter; facilitates course discussions ensuring active participation among learners creating entries at least 3-6 times per week; responds to learner inquiries within 24-48 hours; assesses learner assignments and engagement; provides appropriate feedback, coaching and reinforcement of effective critical thinking; reports at risk learners to appropriate school staff; encourages learner participation in course-end evaluation forms; provide innovative input designed to make teaching practices more effective; adheres to quality standards and defines quality at course level in line with departmental and university norms.
• School Governance and Faculty Committees: Actively participates in appropriate school and university committees and councils
• Virtual attendance at faculty meetings, Capella-sponsored faculty development offerings, and other events is required.
• Infrequent travel to attend commencement and other major events may be requested, but not required.

Variety and Complexity of Work Expected:

• Developing course content, translating subject matter and facilitating complex learning in a web- based environment
• Resolving learner/academic focused problems relative to achievement of academic goals; requires independent judgment and decision making
• Responsibilities are generally not prescribed and have broad parameters that will lead to the mastery of the subject matter and application or practice of learned proficiencies in the professional field
• Positively impacts learner retention and persistence
• Acts under general guidance and collegial consultation regarding development of course content and providing constructive input regarding university practices

Work Experience

• Two  years of practitioner and/or clinical experience (in order to be eligible to teach the practice courses)
• Online teaching and mentoring experience at the DSW/PhD level in social work
• Use of technology to conduct live class sessions with learners and one on one learner advising, as needed
• Preference will be given to candidates who have social work doctoral level mentoring and teaching experience.

Education

• MSW from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program
• Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in Social Work or related area- to include Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology or Education

Certificates, licenses and registrations

Other

• Must be able to travel 0-10% of time.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Typical office setting.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations
• Strong mental acuity
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@capella.edu