Part-Time Faculty, Doctorate of Social Work Mentor

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Part-time doctoral social work mentor guiding Capella University learners through asynchronous GuidedPath courses. Providing research feedback, committee participation, and timely academic support.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality instruction using a pre-designed curriculum
  • Mentor doctoral learners and participate in doctoral committees
  • Provide relevant feedback to support successful completion
  • Be available within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, by phone, email, and in the courseroom
  • Travel within the US to participate in doctoral residencies
  • Use the online learning platform to enrich the learning experience
  • Establish high standards and explain evaluation criteria
  • Adhere to University policies and procedures
  • Attend faculty meetings, workshops, and training as required
  • Participate in other activities based on university needs
  • Guide asynchronous 10-week course discussions and provide assignment feedback
  • Support learners' academic progress, study habits, and timely completion

Requirements:

  • Professional experience in the discipline with a minimum of two years required for undergraduate level and three years required for graduate level
  • Research, scholarship, or achievement in the discipline required for graduate-level
  • At the doctoral level, experience with how to conduct and oversee research in the discipline required
  • Knowledge of qualitative research required
  • A master’s degree from an accredited Council on Social Work Education and a regionally accredited program is required
  • Doctorate from an accredited institution in social work or a closely related area required
  • All degrees must be conferred from a regionally accredited institution
  • Must hold a Social Work graduate-level license
  • Must 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
  • Experience with scholarly writing and use of APA (7th edition) format
  • Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation
  • Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing of course objectives
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology
  • Strong computer skills
  • Ability to manage potentially stressful situations in a professional and ethical manner
  • Understanding of accommodating the unique needs and expertise of each student
  • Commitment to meeting the expectations and requirements of a diversity of students
  • Ability to follow established case management protocols for at-risk learners
  • Must be able to travel occasionally within the US
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Visa sponsorship is not available
  • Must be able to access information using a computer and work from a setting with a computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, and video conferencing capability

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
  • Well-being incentives
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Certain paid holidays
  • Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
  • 401(k) retirement benefit
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition assistance
  • Entertainment and retail discounts
  • Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees
  • Reasonable accommodations for application process, travel limitations, and other ADA-related needs