Adjunct Faculty - Embodying Process​/Individual

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty: PSYB
208 Embodying Process/Individual

• Number of positions to fill: 1–2 sections
• Department/Program:
  Psychology 111100
• Work Location:
  
  Nalanda Campus
• Reports to:
  
  Chair of Psychology
• FLSA Classification:
  Exempt/Salaried
• FTE: 15% (6 hrs/week)
• Compensation: $1,300 per credit
• Final date to receive applications: 8/1 or until filled
• Job Code: AY

The Psychology Department seeks to hire an adjunct faculty member to teach one section of the 3-credit undergraduate level course, PSYB
208 Embodying Process/Individual. Each section is 3 credits or 45 “contact” hours, offered in the FALL semester of 2026, and will be taught in a fully in‑person format.

The body is the vessel of emotions, the vehicle for actions, and the tool of perceptions. Culturally, we have been trained to ignore bodily processes. This class examines the role of bodily experience. By studying sensation, energy, emotion, perception, movement, breath, speech, and touch, students cultivate an ongoing individual practice of embodiment.

• 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 the Fall 2026 semester, this class is scheduled to meet once weekly Monday 3:00‑5:45 pm.
• Start with a recent version of the course syllabus according to the 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 easily accessible telecommunications/virtual hosting 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, the Office of Academic Affairs, or the Office of Information Technology/Distance Learning within the time period set for completion by those departments.
• Grade all assignments, provide feedback to students in a timely manner and submit final grades by the deadline established by the Registrar.

• 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.

• Reading academic texts and materials, student papers, etc.
• Operating personal computer and audio‑visual equipment.
• Standing or sitting for hours at a time.

Employees who work 15% FTE (6 hrs/week) are eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA insurance.
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Employer‑paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment.
• Employe‑sponsored pre‑tax retirement savings plan with up to 2.5% employer matching.
• Various voluntary, employee‑paid supplemental insurance plans.

Additional benefits and holiday schedules apply to full‑time and part‑time faculty and staff as described by the university policy.

Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non‑discriminatory employer. Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.