Adjunct Faculty, Marriage and Family Therapy, GuidedPath

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Assignments are on an as needed 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. Utilize your professional expertise to provide relevant feedback and ensure successful completion.

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.

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.

Job Skills :

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.

Work Experience

Experience teaching and providing clinical supervision in higher education

Experience teaching online

Membership / affiliation in an educational leadership organization on a national, regional, and / or local level

Demonstrated commitment to service and practice in the field

Experience with leadership through team engagement

Evidence of supporting learner success and a commitment to quality teaching outcomes

Ability to contribute through teaching and / or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the academic community.

Experience presenting at professional conferences on a national, regional, and / or local level

Experience with scholarly writing and use of APA 7th edition.

Education :

All degrees must be conferred and from a regionally accredited institution. Copies of required certificates and licenses and unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees with the institution and conferred degree and date must be attached.

An earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Marriage and Family Therapy, a COAMFTE accredited degree is preferred, or, a related doctoral degree from an accredited institution.

Certificates, licenses and registrations :

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

AAMFT Approved Supervisor or Supervisor Candidate

Other :

The School of Social and Behavioral Science at Capella University believes a diverse learning community is vital to achieving our mission of extending access to higher education.

We believe that attracting, engaging, and supporting diverse learners, faculty, and staff strengthens our university. Capella values human potential and is committed to being an inclusive and culturally competent institution.

Capella strives to promote equity within and beyond our community through intentional actions and a transformative exchange of ideas.

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.

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.

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.

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 a warrant. Accommodations related to the schedule may be considered.

Able to access information using a computer.

Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Capella University Adjunct and Part-Time Faculty are compensated based on the number and type of work assignments offered and accepted in any given quarter.

Capella University GuidedPath Format - The pay for teaching a course range from $500 - $4,000. The average is over $3,000.

Capella University FlexPath Format - The pay for teaching a course range from $125 - $4,000, depending on enrollment and particular program.

The average is over $3,000.

The pay for doctoral mentoring assignments is typically $400 per mentee ( GuidedPath or FlexPath ). Doctoral reviewer assignments start at $200.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] .

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