Assistant Professor, Counselor Education

Strategic Education, Inc

Assistant Professor for Counselor Education at Capella University delivering educational services online to degree and non-degree learners. Responsible for teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,700 - $101,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in online teaching and curriculum development, with a strong commitment to learner success and quality educational outcomes. Engages in mentorship and leadership within the academic community, fostering diversity and cultural sensitivity.

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Online Teaching ExperienceCurriculum DevelopmentMentoring Doctoral StudentsEducational Leadership MembershipScholarly Writing Using APA 6th Edition

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentOnline TeachingMentoringScholarly WritingEducational Assessment

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam EngagementCultural SensitivityFeedback and GuidanceCommitment to Service

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationHLC Accreditation StandardsFaculty GovernanceDiversity and InclusionProfessional Conferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide a variety of educational services to degree, certificate, and non-degree learners
Responsible for meeting the expectations and requirements of Capella University while establishing and maintaining effective relationships with learners, colleagues, staff, and administration
Perform well in all key accountabilities of the role
Ensure that learners receive quality educational experiences consistent with stated course outcomes as well as HLC and any program accreditation standards
Provide high-quality, impactful, and inclusive experiences that deliver exceptional learning outcomes
Teaching (online), mentor and committee work (graduate level only), and contributing to curriculum development
Participate in school governance through faculty committees
Contribute to departmental leadership whether through specific roles, innovative ideas, or taking on challenging tasks
Provide mentorship, feedback, and guidance to other faculty members when appropriate.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three or more years teaching in an online setting
Experience teaching in higher education
Experience mentoring doctoral students
Experience writing curriculum
Membership/affiliation in an educational leadership organization on a national, regional, and/or local level
Demonstrated commitment to service and practice in the field of educational leadership
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 and/or local level
Experience with scholarly writing and use of APA 6th edition.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) retirement benefit
Parental leave
Paid time off
Certain paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance
Entertainment and retail discounts