Online Doctoral Mentor & Curriculum Architect

Capella University; United States; On-site; USD 75,800 - 113,700; Full time

Job summary

Capella University seeks an Assistant Professor to join its full‑time faculty team and deliver online courses, mentor graduate students, and participate in curriculum development. The role supports adherence to HLC and program accreditation standards while advancing Capella’s scholarly‑practitioner model.

Responsibilities include teaching, doctoral mentoring, and contributing to governance, curriculum, and program development within a flexible, mission‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Three or more years teaching online in higher education (preferred).
• Experience mentoring doctoral students and chairing/discussing committees.
• Ability to develop courses, assessments, and outcomes aligned with accreditation standards.
• Ability to participate in governance and service activities within the school and university.

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses and residencies and assess learner outcomes.
• Mentor doctoral learners and contribute to dissertation/capstone processes.
• Lead curriculum design and development across courses and programs.
• Participate in governance through committees and faculty activities.
• Contribute to scholarly activities or professional practice in the discipline.

Skills

Online teaching

Dissertation mentoring

Curriculum development

Team governance

Educational leadership

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

Capella University seeks an Assistant Professor to join its full‑time faculty team and deliver online courses, mentor graduate students, and participate in curriculum development. The role supports adherence to HLC and program accreditation standards while advancing Capella’s scholarly‑practitioner model.

Responsibilities include teaching, doctoral mentoring, and contributing to governance, curriculum, and program development within a flexible, mission‑driven environment.