Capella University Faculty

Bringing Real-world Expertise to the Online Classes.

Capella University faculty members are subject-matter experts of the highest caliber. Each instructor provides students with an ideal balance of in-depth theoretical knowledge and real-world practice. More than 70 percent hold doctoral degrees. All have extensive experience in their field and all are trained in online instruction. Our faculty truly enjoy teaching in the online education format Capella provides.

Faculty engage learners in theoretical principles, while encouraging them to apply this knowledge in a practical way to meet challenges within their workplace. Faculty often use topics arising from their learners' professional lives to present real-world problem-solving opportunities for the entire class.

What Students are Saying About Capella Faculty Members

In addition to outstanding academic credentials and professional experience, Capella faculty are selected for their ability to engage learners in the online learning environment.

" My experience at Capella has been very positive and rewarding. The instructors are accessible and willing to interact with you at whatever level you choose, and the interaction is ongoing through the entire course. I feel I am getting an excellent education."
- Dawn Thomas, MBA learner

"I enjoy this program more than anything I've done in the way of education. If I e-mail my professor, he e-mails me back immediately. It's like having a one-on-one tutor."
- Don Felty, MBA learner

"I have learned more from the interaction with peer learners and faculty at Capella University than I ever did in a traditional classroom."
- Karen Townsend Wiggins, PhD learner

"I genuinely feel I am the 'engineer' of my learning experience. Although there are perimeters and global guidelines, I am afforded the latitude to experience, develop, and explore according to my personal and professional aspirations. I am also supported by a myriad of accomplished professionals who also happen to instruct at Capella University. It's a winning combination."
- Sharon Clanton, PhD learner

Why Faculty Find Teaching at Capella so Invigorating and Fulfilling

"Capella is at the forefront of a revolutionary educational delivery system and it is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of this paradigm shift in the history of education."
- Robert Graham, Faculty, School of Psychology

"Online education is fundamentally changing the way we think about teaching and learning. Faculty can no longer dust off yellowing lecture notes and learners cannot be passive bystanders. Engagement, collaboration, spirited discussion–these are the hallmarks of teaching and learning at Capella. What a pleasure it is for me to be able to work and learn in this lively environment. Capella students bring so much to the table–it's hard to say who learns more–me or you! I am totally fascinated by the art and craft of online course development and facilitation, and I give a great deal of thought to my own journey toward excellence in this field. I join so many of my Capella colleagues in feeling revitalized and transformed by the online teaching experience. This is not business as usual for either you as a learner or for us as faculty. We're all part of a fine adventure indeed!"
Janet Lessner, Faculty, School of Education

"I have really enjoyed 'meeting' learners and faculty online from all over the world, including places like Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, Arizona, Texas, The Carolinas, New York, Germany, and Kuwait. The class discussions have actually been much more professional and in-depth than discussions in most traditional classrooms I have taught in. It has been an additional pleasure to be able to eventually meet many of these people in person at our live residency programs in places like Minneapolis, Phoenix, and Virginia. It feels good to be part of a continuously expanding educational community!"
David Sarnoff, Faculty, School of Psychology

"Having graduated from both traditional and non-traditional universities, I know from experience that the ability to develop relationships with both your professors and fellow learners at Capella will surprise you. Learners often find that they interact more with fellow learners and with faculty members through the electronic courseroom than they did in traditional classrooms."
Sandra Zimmerman, Faculty, School of Human Services

"I have come to value the kind of collaborative learning created through online courses. These experiences have broadened my knowledge and created a deeply reflective kind of learning that rarely happens in a classroom. I also value the connections formed and relationships established through the online courses."
Brigid Bechtold, Faculty, School of Business