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Faculty Employment
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Naropa offers a comprehensive benefit selection for all full-time positions including health and dental benefit options, group life insurance, short & long term disability benefits, Flex Spending accounts, generous paid time off, an employer-provided Eco Pass for public transportation, retirement, and an employer-provided tuition benefit. Naropa provides a monthly contribution to the employee to offset the cost of some benefits; the remaining costs are deducted from the employee’s monthly paycheck.
Interested applicants must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States with document originals within three days of being hired by the university.
Naropa is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we welcome applications from women and minorities and from those who support cultural diversity.
Due to the high level of interest in our positions we ask that you not call us. The department supervisor will contact you if s/he would like to further discuss your qualifications. Questions about specific positions may be sent via email to employment@naropa.edu.
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Adjunct Faculty Environmental Studies 302
Position Title: Adjunct Faculty
Department: Environmental Studies
Reports to: Chair, ENV Studies
Start Date: Fall 2010
FLSA Status: Exempt
Wage: $2100 per 3-credit class
Job Summary:
The Environmental Studies Department seeks to hire an adjunct faculty member to teach the undergraduate course ENV 302, Environmental Pollution and Solutions (3), in the fall semester 2010.
Course Description - Environmental Pollution and Solutions (3 credits):
This course is an examination of the key issues of pollution in all of earth’s systems—air, water, soil, earth and human habitation. Students engage the key issues, understand the chemistry and explore the social dilemmas. This course particularly seeks to explore solutions, both technical and social. Students learn to become attentive monitors of pollution and creative problem-solvers in the context of community and governmental approaches to solutions.
Job Duties:
- This 3-credit course meets weekly, Wed. 9:00–11:50 a.m., and may include one or more weekend field trips.
- Participate in a teaching orientation.
- Attend several meetings each semester.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Ecological Restoration, Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, Ecology, or related field. PhD preferred.
- Experiential teaching preferred.
- Ability to convey theoretical foundations as well as organize student work projects.
- 2-3 years of college-level teaching experience are preferred.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment is essential.
- Knowledge of contemplative education a plus.
Applications:
Qualified candidates should send the following:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of application explaining your pedagogy and interest in working for Naropa, and why you are interested in teaching this specific course.
- Two letters of reference.
Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send all above required material to: employment@naropa.edu
Naropa University
Department of Human Resources
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
Fax: (303) 245-4634
employment@naropa.edu
Please specify what website you found this job posting.
Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we encourage applications from persons of historically underrepresented groups and those who support diversity.
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Adjunct Faculty Environmental Studies 321
Position Title: Adjunct Faculty
Department: Environmental Studies
Reports to: Chair, ENV Studies
Start Date: Spring 2011
FLSA Status: Exempt
Wage: Starting at $2,075.49 for 3-credit class
Job Summary:
The Environmental Studies Department seeks to hire an adjunct faculty member to teach the undergraduate course ENV 321 Geology. This course is taught in the spring semester starting January 11, 2011- May 9, 2011.
This field course introduces students to the basic principles of geology through exploring the Front Range, and using the world class rock exposures found in this area. Students learn to identify rocks and minerals as well as landscapes shaped by streams, wind and glaciers. We study the vast expanse of geologic time in the context of the history of the Rocky Mountains. Field trips are a central part of this course.
Job Duties:
- Instruct ENV 321 Geology class
-This 3-credit course meets weekly, Friday. 9:00 – 11:50 AM, and may include one or more weekend field trips for work projects.
- Participate in a teaching orientation.
- Attend several meetings each semester.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Geology, Ecological Restoration, Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, Ecology, or related field. Ph.D preferred.
- Significant practical experience in geology.
- Ability to convey theoretical foundations as well as organize student work projects.
- 2-3 years of college-level teaching experience is required. Experience with service learning pedagogy preferred.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment is essential.
Applications: Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Qualified candidates should send the following:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of application explaining your pedagogy and interest in working for Naropa, and why you are interested in teaching this specific course.
- Two letters of reference.
Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send all above required material to: employment@naropa.edu
Naropa University
Department of Human Resources
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
Fax: (303) 245-4634
(Email preferred)
E-mail: employment@naropa.edu
Please specify what website you found this job posting.
Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we encourage applications from persons of historically underrepresented groups and those who support diversity.
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BFA Assistant Professor, Performance Program
Position Title: Assistant Professor, Performance Program
Report To: Chair of Performing Arts
Department: Performing Arts
Hrs/Wk: FT Faculty Load
Entry Salary: High 30s-Low 40s depending on experience
FLSA Status:
Position Begins: Fall 2010
Job Summary:
The Department of Performing Arts at Naropa University seeks to appoint a faculty colleague to teach and participate in the ongoing development of the undergraduate performance curriculum. The current BFA is an innovative arts training program emphasizing cross-training in dance, physical theater, and voice, and is committed to a pluralistic view of the arts. The program integrates Naropa's foundational practices of contemplative education with conservatory style ensemble training, academic study, and critical awareness of the influences and experiences of artists as public intellectuals and critical thinkers in the field of performing arts. The Department of Performing Arts also plays an integral role in an evolving core college (general education) curriculum, which seeks to integrate performing arts skills and experience into a broad academic curriculum. The selected candidate will be expected to contribute significantly to both aspects of the Department's mission.
Job Duties:
- Teach in area of specialization and advise Performing Arts students
- Participate in department and university governance committees
- Maintain an active program of scholarship and/or creative activity
- Assist in the continued development of the Performing Arts program, including the exploration of Naropa offering the BA in lieu of the BFA.
- Lead student performances
- Additional duties as assigned by the Chair or Vice President for Academic Affairs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ideally holds a MFA or PhD in Performance, Performance Studies, Theater or Dance (Individuals with equivalent professional experience as a college level teaching artist in comparable accredited fine arts programs will also be considered)
- Demonstrated experience teaching in at least two of the following areas is required: physical acting; somatic movement/dance techniques; viewpoints; self-scripting; directing interdisciplinary work; ensemble play development; vocal technique (preferably technique which bridges text and song work); performance and cultural studies; non-Western performance practices and forms.
- Experience in the creation and facilitation of multi-cultural performance curriculum
- 3+ years of college-level teaching with diverse populations
- Significant experience developing work in an ensemble setting is preferred.
- Experience with personal contemplative practice or the contemplative education model strongly preferred.
- Individuals who currently hold the rank of Associate Professor may also be considered with the understanding of the above salary structure.
Applications: Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, brief description of teaching philosophy, a DVD recording of selected works, and three professional references. Review of applications begins February 16, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, brief description of teaching philosophy, and three professional references to employment@naropa.edu.
Mail DVD recording of selected works to:
Naropa University
Attn: Mr. Eli Vega
Human Resources
2130 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
Please specify what website you found this job posting.
Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we encourage applications from persons of historically underrepresented groups and those who support diversity.
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Current Adjunct Faculty Pay Rates
Pay Rate Per Credit
1 Credit
2 Credits
3 Credits
Adjunct (<= 18 credits)
$691.83
$1,383.66
$2,075.49
Adjunct Associate (18+ credits)
$749.48
$1,498.95
$2,248.43
Senior Adjunct (36+ credits)
$807.13
$1,614.27
$2,421.40
Adjunct Professor (72+ credits)
$922.43
$1,844.86
$2,767.28
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