Part-Time Faculty Jobs

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.

• Assignments are on an ongoing basis according to expertise and school needs.
• 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.
• Utilize your professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction from a pre-designed curriculum.
• Participate in other activities based on university needs.
• Attend faculty meetings, workshops, and training as required.
• Mentor doctoral learners and participate in doctoral committees. Utilize your professional expertise to provide relevant feedback and ensure successful completion.
• Travel within the US to participate in doctoral residencies.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the learning experience.
• Establish high standards and ensure learners understand how they will be evaluated.

• Effectively communicate with all levels of the University.
• Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning and organizing of course objectives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage potentially stressful situations in a professional and ethical manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation.

• Doctoral teaching experience strongly preferred
• Dissertation and/or Capstone chair experience strongly preferred
• Three years of teaching experience preferred.
• 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.
• Professional experience in the discipline with a minimum of two years required for undergraduate level and three years required for graduate level.

• DHA, DrPH, DBA with Health Administration background or specialization, PhD in Health Care (field), MD with MBA + administrative experience, PhD in Nursing with MBA and administrative experience.

• Able to access information using a computer.
• Must be able to travel occasionally within the US should a business need arise (including doctoral residencies, site visits, etc.). For most programs travel would not be common. Travel may involve a plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided.
• This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
• Ability to work onsite in a Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor to floor using elevators or stairs.
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem-solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
• Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in a setting that enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs a warrant. Accommodations related to the schedule may be considered.