Assistant Professor (Full-Time), RN-BSN, FlexPath and/or GuidedPath
Posted 21 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Capella University
Job overview
The Assistant Professor role at Capella University is a full-time faculty position focused on providing high-quality online nursing education, mentoring doctoral students, and contributing to curriculum development and university governance.
Responsibilities and impact
The Assistant Professor will teach online courses, mentor doctoral students, participate in curriculum development, engage in school governance, contribute to professional service and scholarship, and take on additional roles as needed to support the university's educational goals.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a starting salary range of $83,000 to $87,000 with a broader range of $73,900 to $110,900, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, 401(k), tuition assistance, paid time off, and employee discounts.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Doctorate in Nursing or related field and a Master of Science in Nursing, an active RN license, and at least three years of online teaching experience in higher education; preferred qualifications include curriculum writing experience, scholarly writing skills, and professional leadership involvement.
Career development
The role encourages ongoing professional development through scholarly activities, conference participation, and engagement in university governance and leadership opportunities.
Work environment and culture
Capella University values an inclusive, collaborative culture emphasizing high-touch learner support, faculty leadership, and adaptability to changing educational needs.
Company information
Capella University is an accredited online university focused on competency-based education, committed to providing quality higher education and professional development in nursing and related fields.
Team overview
The Assistant Professor will join a faculty team engaged in teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, and governance, contributing their unique skills to departmental and university-wide initiatives.
Job location and travel
The role may require occasional travel and the ability to work onsite or remotely with reliable internet and appropriate workspace; flexibility in work location is expected.
Application process
Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts for their Doctorate and MSN degrees and a current RN license copy with their application; no edits are allowed after submission, and reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Unique job features
This position is distinguished by its focus on competency-based education, high engagement with learners, leadership in academic governance, and opportunities for scholarly research and professional service.
Company overview
Capella University is an accredited online university that offers flexible degree programs primarily aimed at working adults. They generate revenue through tuition fees for their wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in fields such as business, education, health care, and technology. Founded in 1993, Capella is known for its competency-based education model, which allows students to progress at their own pace by demonstrating mastery of specific skills and knowledge.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your doctorate in nursing or related field, MSN degree, and active RN license, as these are mandatory attachments in your application to Capella University.
Highlight your experience teaching online, mentoring doctoral students, curriculum development, and participation in governance and professional service, aligning with the key responsibilities outlined in the job description.
Apply through multiple platforms including Capella University's corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of visibility and consideration.
Connect with faculty or staff within the nursing or academic divisions at Capella University on LinkedIn, initiating conversations with ice breakers like asking about their experience with Capella's competency-based education model or recent scholarly activities they have been involved in.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'online teaching,' 'doctoral mentoring,' 'curriculum development,' 'competency-based education,' 'RN license,' and 'scholarly practitioner model' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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