About The Position

Assistant Professors are full-time employed faculty who provide a variety of educational services to degree, certificate, and non-degree learners. Assistant Professors are responsible for meeting the expectations and requirements of Capella University while establishing and maintaining effective relationships with learners, colleagues, staff, and administration. Assistant Professors are able to perform well in all key accountabilities of the role, are nimble and flexible and expected to be able and willing to take on essential roles and other duties as needed, within the department, school or university. Assistant Professors 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 inclusive experiences that deliver exceptional learning outcomes. Capella values the scholarly-practitioner model and expects Assistant Professors to continue learning and development through participation in scholarly activities or professional practice in the discipline. Among the responsibilities that Assistant Professors are expected to perform include: teaching (online), mentor and committee work (graduate level only), and contributing to curriculum development. Assistant Professors also participate in school governance through faculty committees and may participate in a variety of other activities based upon the university’s needs and the faculty member’s unique skill set.

Requirements

  • Experience teaching a total of 15 or more DNP courses, chair for 50 or more DNP students, or an equivalent combination in higher education is required.
  • Experience writing DNP curriculum and as a subject matter expert for 5 or more DNP courses is required.
  • Experience with scholarly writing and use of APA 7th edition is required.
  • Demonstrated commitment to service and practice in the field of educational leadership is required.
  • Evidence of supporting student success and a commitment to quality teaching outcomes is required.
  • Ability to contribute through teaching and/or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the academic community is required.
  • Doctorate in Nursing such as PhD, DNP, or EdD required.
  • Master of Science in Nursing required.
  • Active unencumbered RN license and Minnesota RN licensure within 6 months of employment required.
  • Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

  • Master's or doctoral degree with a specialization in Nursing Education preferred.
  • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) preferred.
  • Experience with leadership through team engagement is preferred.
  • Three or more years teaching in an online setting is preferred.
  • Membership/affiliation in an educational leadership organization on a national, regional, and/or local level is preferred.
  • Experience presenting at professional conferences on a national and/or local level is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Teaching and Instruction
  • Doctoral Mentoring
  • Curriculum and Course Development
  • School and University Governance
  • Professional Service and Practice
  • Research and Scholarship
  • Leadership through Team Engagement

Benefits

  • SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of 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 as well as entertainment and retail discounts.
  • Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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