Adjunct Faculty Assessment

Position Title:
Adjunct Faculty – Assessment

Department/Program: MTC 12040

Work Location Authorization: 100% On-Site

Campus

Location:

Nalanda Campus

Reports to:

Program Chair

FLSA Classification:
Exempt/Salaried

FTE: 8% (3 hrs/week)

Compensation: $2,573.72 to 3,431.55 depending on previous experience teaching at Naropa

Final date to receive applications: 4/1 or until filled

Job Summary

The Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling department seeks an Adjunct Faculty Member to teach graduate level courses during the Summer 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.

Logistics of this specific position – Dates and Details

This is a 3-credit course offered in the Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling concentration, to be taught in-person from May 18, 2026 – August 14, 2026.

Course Description

CMHC 608 Assessment (3)
An overview of individual and group approaches to assessment and evaluation, as these have developed historically from a traditional educational and psychological perspective through a more focused counseling perspective, with suggested applications appropriate for transpersonal and contemplative practitioners. The course covers basic topics of standardized and non-standardized testing and other assessment techniques including inventories, observations, and computer managed methods. Topics include psychometric statistics, factors related to the assessment and evaluation of individuals, groups, and special populations, case conceptualization, assessment, and diagnosis.

Ethical and legal considerations are integrated throughout the course. Issues of diversity related to development of and selection of assessment instruments are also explored.

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 via Canvas 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…