Adjunct Faculty - Research Methods and Statistics

Overview

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty - PSYB 301:
Research Methods and Statistics. Department/Program:
Psychology 11100.

Work Location:

100% On-Site, Arapahoe Campus.

Reports to:

Department Chair. FLSA Classification:
Exempt/Salaried. FTE: 8% (3 hours/week). Compensation: $1,300 per credit.

Final date to receive applications: 8/1 or until filled.

The Psychology Department seeks to hire an adjunct faculty member to teach one section of the 3-credit undergraduate level course, PSYB 301, Research Methods and Statistics. Each section is 3 credits or 45 contact hours, offered in Fall 2026, and will be taught in a fully in-person format.

This course introduces statistical analysis and research methods used to test theories within psychological science. Students learn the most common techniques for describing data and making inferences in psychological research. Students learn to develop research questions; design rigorous and ethically sound experiments; and collect, analyze, and interpret data. Prerequisite: PSYB
101.

• Create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.
• Teach with a professional level of preparedness for the duration of a 15-week semester for 3 hours each class. For Fall 2026, this class is scheduled to meet once weekly 11:45am-2:30pm on Fridays.
• Start with a recent version of the course syllabus according to Academic Affairs syllabi instructions and submit an updated course syllabus to the Office of Academic Affairs by the established deadline.
• Use the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) to provide students with course syllabus, assignments, and other resources as needed.
• Provide one hour of office hours each week via Zoom or other accessible telecommunications/virtual platform, plus availability to students by appointment.
• Obtain permission from the copyright owner for any copyrighted material to be used in sourcebooks.
• Complete any and all faculty and staff trainings as required by the Human Resources Office or the Office of Academic Affairs within the specified time period.
• Grade all assignments, provide timely feedback to students, and submit final grades by the Registrar's deadline.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in Psychology or related field.
• Demonstrated familiarity with course content, professional ethics and teaching methods.
• An understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
• Commitment to co-create an inclusive community and actively participate in related professional development, including openness to feedback and ongoing self-examination.
• At least 1 year of experience teaching at the University level.

• Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field.
• 3 years teaching at the University level.
• A strong understanding of contemplative pedagogical approaches.
• Well-developed understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
• Experience with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems.

Faculty members spend most of their time in classrooms or in virtual meetings with some time in offices. In 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 a personal computer and audio-visual equipment.
• Standing or sitting for hours at a time.

Moving around campus for classes and meetings.

Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fall Break, Thanksgiving (last Thursday and Friday), and Winter Break (last two weeks in December).

Naropa's health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death…