Adjunct Faculty Family Couples and Relationship Counseling Job Boulder area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

Overview

Position Title:
Adjunct Faculty – Family, Couples and Relationship Counseling

Department/Program:
Somatic Psych 12020
Remote Work Authorization: 100% On-Site
Campus

Location:

Nalanda Campus

Reports to:

Program Chair
FLSA Classification:
Exempt/Salaried
FTE: 8% (3 hrs/week)
Compensation: $2573.72-$3431.55 depending on previous experience teaching at Naropa
Final date to receive applications: 12/11 or until filled

Job Summary

The Somatic Counseling department seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach graduate level courses during the Spring 2026 semester. Adjunct faculty are provided established curriculum/syllabus to work with and develop in collaboration with existing Core Faculty.

This is a one-semester appointment assigned to a specific course.

Course Details

Course

Description:

CMHC 607 Couples, Partnerships and Family therapy (3 Credits)

Drawing from a systems approach, students learn how to shift their focus from the individual to the dynamic interplay between people in relationships. The course focuses on collaborative approaches that promote healthier functioning, strengthen emotional bonds, and enhance communication and problem-solving skills. Family systems theories are presented along with principles, assessment, interventions, and challenges related to Family, Marital, and Relationship Counseling.

Students explore their own family of origin as a ground for working with others. Also covered in this course are special considerations in working with social class, race, ethnicity, physical disability, trauma and abuse, culture, gender, and sexual orientation. The course consists of lecture, student presentations, class discussions, and experiential exercises.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Teaches with a professional level of preparedness for the duration of the semester.

In collaboration with course area Core Faculty, reviews syllabus according to the Academic Affairs syllabi instructions and submit the syllabus to the Office of Academic Affairs by the established deadline.

Obtains permission from the copyright owner for any copyrighted material to be used in sourcebooks.

Grades all assignments, provides feedback to students in a timely manner, and submits final grades by the deadline established by the Registrar.

Submits grading and attendance data into the Learning Management System (LMS) in a timely manner.

Provides one hour of office hours each week plus availability to students by appointment.

Mentors students outside of class through meetings, phone or e-mail, as needed.

Supports the Core Curriculum assessment process as assigned.

As appropriate, works with staff and other faculty members to manage and/or mediate student issues and educational obstacles and handles probationary issues in accordance with program/GSCP policies and procedures and completes related paperwork.

Completes any and all trainings as required by Human Resources or the Office of Academic Affairs within the time period set for completion by those departments.

Attends faculty meetings as required.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

EITHER a doctorate in Counseling, Counselor Education & Supervision, Psychology, related area relevant to mental health (e.g., Counseling Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy) or related to the course specialization;

OR these three requirements:

Master's degree in Counseling or a related field;

Licensed or eligible for licensure at the Professional Counselor or equivalent level; and

Equivalent of two years’ full-time employment in a clinical capacity in a mental health related setting (private practice, agency, or related setting) in the last five years.

Significant teaching experience including lecture, facilitating discussion, and experiential exercises.
Ability to demonstrate course content area knowledge and understanding of its application in counseling.
High degree of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and assertive communication skills.
Willingness to participate in professional development, including openness to feedback and ongoing self-examination.
Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and…


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