Online Doctoral Mentor & Curriculum Leader

Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Capella University is seeking an Assistant Professor for online instruction across degree, certificate, and non-degree programs. Responsibilities include teaching online, mentoring doctoral candidates, and contributing to curriculum development to meet accreditation standards.

The role emphasizes leadership in governance, scholarship, and professional practice, with a strong focus on inclusive learner experiences and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Three or more years teaching in an online setting highly preferred.
• Experience teaching in higher education required.
• Experience mentoring doctoral students.
• Experience writing curriculum.
• Membership/affiliation in an educational leadership organization on a national, regional, and/or local level.

Responsibilities

• Teaching online and mentoring graduate learners, regularly exceeding expectations in courses.
• Doctoral mentoring, chairing and serving on doctoral committees with effective learner guidance.
• Curriculum and course development with cross-functional partners to design and improve courses and materials.
• Active participation in governance through faculty committees and organizational leadership.
• Engagement in scholarship, research activities, and professional practice to advance learning outcomes.

Skills

Online teaching

Doctoral mentoring

Curriculum development

Academic governance

Scholarly writing

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

Capella University is seeking an Assistant Professor for online instruction across degree, certificate, and non-degree programs. Responsibilities include teaching online, mentoring doctoral candidates, and contributing to curriculum development to meet accreditation standards.

The role emphasizes leadership in governance, scholarship, and professional practice, with a strong focus on inclusive learner experiences and high-quality outcomes.