Remote Online Cognitive Science Adjunct Instructor

Naropa University; Boulder (CO); Remote; USD 6,600 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for employee and/or

Job summary

Naropa University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach PSYB57E-A Cognitive Science online. The position covers 3 credits (45 contact hours) and will run in Spring 2027 as an asynchronous course.

The appointment is remote with an 8% FTE (about 3 hours per week) and compensation of $3,900 per semester. Responsibilities include using Canvas, grading, office hours, syllabus updates, and coordination with the Psychology department.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or related field.
• Familiarity with course content, professional ethics and teaching methods.
• Understanding of privilege and oppression and impact on equity, access, and opportunity.
• Commitment to inclusive community and ongoing self-examination.
• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Canvas.
• At least 1 semester of university-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally.
• Teach with a professional level of preparedness for a 15-week semester.
• Use Canvas LMS to provide syllabus, assignments, and resources.
• Grade assignments, provide timely feedback, and submit final grades on time.
• Provide one hour of weekly office hours via Zoom or similar platform.
• Attend one faculty meeting per semester as requested.
• Prepare updated syllabus per Academic Affairs deadlines.
• Obtain copyright permissions for course materials.
• Complete required trainings within given timeframes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Online teaching

Adaptability

Professional ethics

Diversity & equity

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Naropa University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach PSYB57E-A Cognitive Science online. The position covers 3 credits (45 contact hours) and will run in Spring 2027 as an asynchronous course.

The appointment is remote with an 8% FTE (about 3 hours per week) and compensation of $3,900 per semester. Responsibilities include using Canvas, grading, office hours, syllabus updates, and coordination with the Psychology department.