Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2019-04-01
Req: R07018
Part-time faculty provide a variety of educational services to degree and certificate learners. 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 HLC and any program accreditation standards. They provide high-quality, impactful, and successful experiences that deliver exceptional learning outcomes. Capella values the capabilities and talents of its faculty and expects continued learning and development through participation in outside scholarly activities or practice in the discipline

Job Description Summary

These part-time faculty roles are based in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and will be assigned to mentor individual DNP learners in their capstone practice change projects. We desire doctorally prepared nurse educators, clinicians, and scientists to join our nursing faculty team in this vital role. Faculty with expertise in research and evidence based practice project development and implementation are specifically sought.

Capella University seeks out faculty who combine top academic credentials with relevant practice experience. Faculty members are responsible for meeting the expectations and requirements of the Capella learner while establishing and maintaining effective relationships. Faculty members ensure that learners receive quality educational experiences consistent with stated project outcomes and accreditation standards. Capella values the capabilities and talents of its faculty and expects continued learning and development through practice in the discipline or outside scholarly activities. Ideal faculty candidates are those that are self-motivated, able to work remotely without direct supervision, proactive in terms of learner engagement and performance, and dedicated to academic quality.

Essential Duties

• Each faculty member will have a workload that varies based upon his/her expertise and the needs of the DNP program. Following are the accountabilities expected for faculty in the primary areas of responsibility:
• DNP Mentoring and Committee Work : Facilitates ongoing progress toward successful completion of scholarly projects; reviews and critiques learner work, providing relevant feedback; participates in scholarly project committee meetings.  Adheres to established processes and protocols and is able to meet deadlines.
• In addition, faculty members may choose to also participate in other aspects of the faculty role, including:
• 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.
• Curriculum Development: Participates in the design and development of courses and course materials including course plans, objectives, outcomes, teaching aids, activities and evaluation tools. Ensures sensitivity to race, gender and disability in curriculum design, course content and study materials
• 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.

Job Skills

Variety and Complexity of Work Expected:

• 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

• Online Teaching experience
• Use of technology to conduct live class sessions with learners and one on one learner advising, as needed .
• Experience teaching in higher education; online experience is preferred.
• Experience mentoring doctoral students
• Experience with curriculum, course development and course revisions.
• Experience with leadership through team engagement.
• Evidence of supporting learner success and a commitment to quality teaching outcomes.
• Demonstrated contribution and commitment to the field of nursing specifically, such as publishing, professional practice, and/or professional association involvement.
• Demonstrated expertise in a defined area of scholarly methodology and analysis.
• Experience with scholarly writing and use of APA 6th edition.
• Membership/affiliation in an appropriate organization on a national, regional, and/or local level.
• 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

Education and Licensure

• Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• A doctorate in nursing (DNP) from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) License in a U.S. jurisdiction is required.

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