Academic Support Contemporary American Religion

Naropa University; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution seeks an Academic Support member for an engaging online course on Contemporary American Religion. This role involves supporting faculty and students in a vibrant online learning environment, fostering discussions about diverse religious practices, and ensuring a rich educational experience. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in Religious Studies and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Join a community that values personal growth and offers generous tuition remission opportunities for employees and their families.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Remission

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Religious Studies or related field required.
• 1-2 years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support online class discussions.
• Facilitate discussions and provide feedback on assignments.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Understanding of Privilege and Oppression

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Religious Studies

Master of Divinity

Job description

Position Title: Academic Support - Contemporary American Religion

# of Positions to Fill: 1

Department/Program: Wisdom Traditions 61200

Remote Work Authorization: 100% Remote

Reports to: Stephanie Yuhas

FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salaried

FTE: 8% (3 hrs/week)

Compensation: $675 during the semester

Application Deadline: 5/15 or until filled

Job Summary:

The Department of Wisdom Traditions seeks to hire one Academic support position for the Summer 2025 semester for the following course:

REL 749e A: Contemporary American Religion
This course explores the diversity of American religious life from numerous perspectives, providing students with the practical vocabulary to both understand and interact with the diversity of contemporary religious life. Students survey American religious communities (Christian, Muslim, Jewish, etc.) and examine specific beliefs, rituals, and liturgical practices and their application in crisis and transition situations - such as birth, marriage, illness, and death - which span the human life cycle. The class also provides hands-on opportunities for students to both visit local religious communities and learn from practitioners in these communities. This is a 3 credit online course.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and support Online class and online discussion forums.
• Support the faculty of record, as needed (e.g. respond to students in the discussion feed, offer feedback on writing assignments, facilitate discussions in the online classroom.)
• Complete any and all trainings as required by the Human Resources Office or the Office of Academic Affairs within the time period set for completion by those departments.

What We Require
• Master's degree in Religious Studies, Master of Divinity, or a related field.
• One to two years of teaching experience - either as a graduate assistant or teaching assistant - is preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.

• All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
• All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.

Preferred

• Graduate of Naropa's MDiv or MA Religious Studies program

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
• Academic Support members spend most of their time in their classrooms or in virtual meetings with some time in offices. 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 personal computer and audio-visual equipment.
• Sitting for hours at a time.

Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November, and Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year's.

Naropa's health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.

A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 - 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa's retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.

The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to "touch the magic." Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.

Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program.

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