[Hiring] Part-Time Faculty, Bachelor and Master of Social Work, GuidedPath @Strayer Education, Inc.

Role Description

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

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the University.
• 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.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of accommodating the unique needs and expertise of each student.
• Provides support and opportunity for the student to continually deepen his or her understanding of the individual purpose and pursue it through educational experiences.
• Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the expectations and requirements of a diversity of students.
• Is attentive to at-risk learners, following established case management protocols and reaching out to appropriate school staff.
• Experience with scholarly writing and use of APA (7th edition) format.

Requirements

• Three years of teaching experience preferred.
• 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; in addition at the doctoral level, experience with how to conduct and oversee research in the discipline required.

Education

• All degrees must be conferred and from a regionally accredited institution.
• 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- including Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, or Education, preferred.

Certificates, licenses and registrations

• The successful candidate must hold a Social Work graduate-level license and 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) required.

Other

• Must be able to travel occasionally within the US should a business need arise (including doctoral residencies, site visits, etc.).
• Ability to work onsite in a Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role.
• Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in a setting that enables meeting all requirements of the role.
• This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem-solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
• Able to access information using a computer.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week.
• 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.
• Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.