Job Title: Faculty - Mental Health Counseling - GRAD Job ID: 13243 Location: Offsite Full/Part Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Temporary Responsibilities Capella University seeks out faculty who combine top academic credentials with working or practitioner experience in the fields they teach. Our faculty provide a variety of educational opportunities to our degree and certificate learners. Faculty are responsible for meeting the expectations and requirements of the Capella learner while establishing and maintaining effective relationships. Faculty ensure that learners receive quality educational experiences consistent with stated course outcomes as well as accreditation standards. Capella values the capabilities and talents of its faculty and expects continued learning and development through practice in the discipline or outside scholarly activities. Primary responsibilities of our faculty include: Teaching (online), demonstrating knowledge of adult learning theory and practices, to include learning contracts, collaborative learning, and active learning strategies Building an online community conducive to the spirit of learning and continuous improvement in a positive, learner-focused environment Assessing learning through feedback, coaching, and interpersonal skills Making a positive impact on learner retention and persistence Contributing to curriculum and course development. Working with advanced doctoral learners (mentor and committee work) Other faculty activities may include: Faculty staff meetings, Colloquia, Year in Residencies Specialized responsibilities or coordinating functions within departments Key Differences Between Adjunct and Part-Time Faculty: Part-time faculty engage in a continuous relationship with Capella, and we are committed to providing work assignments on an ongoing quarterly basis. Only part-time faculty members may participate in Mentoring or Committee work assignments or any other work assignment that may span four or more quarters. Adjunct faculty members are not engaged with Capella in a continuous relationship. They are assigned work as they are available and as Capella has needs. All faculty candidates will be required to complete an unpaid faculty development course as a pre-requisite for employment. This is an essential part of the selection process for both the faculty member and Capella. Qualifications Required Qualifications Education: An earned doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution is required in the areas of counseling, psychology, or related field. CACREP candidates are preferred. Experience: A demonstrated understanding of Mental Health Counseling including theory, research, and best practices. A Mental Health or Professional Counselor license is required. A minimum of 3 years teaching in mental health counseling is desired Prefer a minimum of two years experience teaching in an online environment Evidence of supporting learner success and a commitment to quality teaching outcomes. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with research methods. Job Location Many of our positions, including this role, are designed to be remote "home office" settings. Employees working out of a home office are responsible for providing an appropriate and safe office space, office furniture and organization, communication tools, and related items. These include: arranging for high speed internet connection, printer and a dedicated phone line for business use. Specifics regarding expense coverage and reimbursement vary based on individual position categories. Capella will not provide office equipment or on-site set up assistance. the environment must be free from distractions and enable a highly productive and professional work environment. as with on-site positions, our off-site positions require that the majority of the time will be spent using a telephone, PC and monitors. any and all daycare arrangements must be made so that employees are not working while providing care for children or other family members at home. there are minimal lifting requirements unless otherwise noted. The act applies to work performed by an employee in any workplace within the United States, including a workspace located in an employee's home. All employees are responsible for complying with the OSHA act and with safety and health standards. Click the apply now button and apply to this job opening. You will be prompted to either login using an existing user ID and password or register for a new account. About Capella University Capella University is an online university built on graduate degrees, with more than 36,000 students throughout the U.S. and in other countries. Founded in 1993 to provide advanced educational opportunities for working professionals, Capella has become a national leader in online education, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. The university's success is built upon a culture that promotes human potential, achievement, innovation, integrity, collaboration, and teamwork. Capella Education Company (CPLA), parent company of Capella University, is publicly traded on the NASDAQ. Capella Education Company was named to the Inc. 500 Hall of Fame for being listed as one of the nation's fastest-growing companies for 7 consecutive years. Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, located at 230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, (312) 263-0456, Equal Employment Opportunity Capella is committed to the development of a multicultural environment. We seek greater diversity in our faculty and staff to broaden our academic experience and to reflect the diversity within our learner community. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives across the university and our corporate offices. Our goal is to create academic and business communities that are rich with cultural, social and intellectual diversity. Capella is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.