Online Adjunct: Psychedelics & Spirituality Instructor

Careerwebsite; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 3,900 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Naropa University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach REL-360 Psychedelics and Spirituality online for Spring 2027, cross-listed with undergraduate and graduate levels. The course is offered online and in-person through Naropa University in Boulder, CO, and runs synchronously during the term.

The role involves a 16% FTE commitment (6 hours/week) at a per-credit compensation of $1,300–$1,500, with duties including syllabus-based instruction, grading, online office hours, and required

Qualifications

• MA, MDIV, or Doctoral degree in Religious Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, or a related field. Doctoral degree preferred.
• Ability to create and maintain an environment conducive to learning and to maintain a professional demeanor during online classes and office hours.
• Willingness to co-create an inclusive community and actively participate in related 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 scope of the job duties.
• A strong understanding of contemplative educational approaches.
• Commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related professional development regarding privilege dynamics and equity.
• Understanding Naropa University values and capacity to demonstrate rigorous professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Instruct online students according to the syllabus, assess progress, and assign grades by deadlines, with oral and written feedback.
• Provide one hour of online office hours weekly and be available by appointment.
• Obtain permission from copyright owners for any copyrighted material used in source books.
• Complete required trainings, including Canvas CMS, within the specified timeframes.
• Create and maintain a positive team environment and demonstrate professional behavior.

Skills

Online teaching

Professional demeanor

Inclusive community

Contemplative education

Education

MA/MDIV/Doctoral in Religious Studies or related

Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Naropa University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach REL-360 Psychedelics and Spirituality online for Spring 2027, cross-listed with undergraduate and graduate levels. The course is offered online and in-person through Naropa University in Boulder, CO, and runs synchronously during the term.

The role involves a 16% FTE commitment (6 hours/week) at a per-credit compensation of $1,300–$1,500, with duties including syllabus-based instruction, grading, online office hours, and required