Position Title: Academic Support – Religious Studies

of Positions to Fill: 1

Department/Program: Wisdom Traditions 61200
Work Location Authorization: Hybrid On-Site/Remote
Campus Location: Arapahoe Campus
Reports to: Amelia Hall /Phil Stanley
FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salaried
FTE: 10% (4 hrs/week)
Compensation: $225 per course credit
Application Deadline: 12/31 or until filled

Job Summary

The Department of Religious Studies seeks to hire one academic support for Spring 2024 courses listed below. These courses vary in credit hours and will be taught as either onsite residential courses or online courses -- in some cases both -- for the entire semester, January, 13, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

Course Descriptions:

REL-620e—Meditation Practicum II (3 Credits)

REL-620—Meditation Practicum II (1 Credit)

These courses are in person, and online asynchronous. They will meet during the Spring 25 semester from Jan 13,2025 -May 9, 2024.

I Selflessness is considered a profound and difficult teaching. The subject is first approached indirectly by exploring the deeply conceptualized nature of human experience. This leads to identifying our experience of having a self and analyzing this self-using analytical meditation. Does it exist or is it just an emotionalized fabrication? Based on the Theravada and Tibetan Shedra traditions. Prerequisite: REL600 or permission of instructor.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist in the instruction of classes.
• Coordinate and lead optional groups sessions.
• Support the faculty of record and/or guest teacher, as needed.
• Assist faculty with recording of grades for course assignments.
• Assist faculty with the development of the online course on the CANVAS Learning Management System.
• Assist faculty with preparation and delivery of instruction.
• Provide technological support for CANVAS, Zoom, and email communications.
• Complete any and all faculty and staff trainings as required by the Human Resources Office, the Office of Academic Affairs, or the Office of Information Technology/Distance Learning within the time period set for completion by those departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Religious Studies, Yoga Studies, Master of Divinity, or a related field.

• Prior relevant experience may substitute for degree.

• Familiarity with Religious Studies, Yoga Studies, Master of Divinity, contemplative education and specific course content.

• All job candidates must hold a commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related professional development regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have in the workplace.

• All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.

• All job candidates must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University for this job and the capacity to provide a rigorous clinical approach as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.

• Prior relevant experience may substitute for degree.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a close team, working collaboratively with course instructor and students.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

Onsite : Academic Support members spend most of their time in their classrooms or in virtual meetings with some time in offices. In the classrooms and on campus may experience: interruptions, distractions, heat, cold, dust and/or dampness. As a faculty member, you may spend extended periods in front of students and speaking as well as:

• Reading academic texts and materials, student papers, etc.
• Operating personal computer and audio-visual equipment.
• Standing or sitting for hours at a time.
• Moving around campus for classes and meetings.

Online : Academic Support members in our online courses spend most of their time engaging and interacting with students through virtual meetings and online assessments. As a staff member, you may spend extended periods meeting virtually with students as well as:

• Reading academic texts and materials, student papers, etc.

• Operating personal computer and audio-visual equipment.

• Standing or sitting for hours at a time.

Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:

-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

-Memorial Day

-Juneteenth

-Independence Day

-Labor Day

-Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November

-Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year’s

Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.

A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.

The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to “touch the magic.” Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.

Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program. Naropa University’s commitment to diversity aligns with its highest aspirations to apply contemplative inquiry and education to explore and embody the human qualities that facilitate collaboration to create a common humanity and a just society. Individuals who have experience with and a commitment to inclusive communities are encouraged to apply. EOE

Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non-discriminatory employer and education institution that welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet all criteria, including both minimum and preferred qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications, or unsure if you do, and feel you may be a good fit for the role, we encourage you to apply.