[Remote] Adjunct Online Course Developer - Research Methods & Analysis
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Naropa University is seeking an experienced curriculum/content developer for their Master in Public Administration program to design an online course on Research Methods & Analysis. The role involves creating an asynchronous online course, including generating content, assessments, and ensuring compliance with educational standards.ResponsibilitiesCreate an eight-module, asynchronous online course development planGenerate (in conjunction with the Office of Educational Technologies) online content, including recorded lectures, practice sessions, and experiential learning activities; textual material; assignments; and assessment rubrics; andCreate the online course with support of the Office of Educational Technologies, including the implementation of ADA-compliant readings, study guides, threaded discussions, quizzes, links to web resources, as appropriate with the courseWork with the Naropa College instructional design team, develop an asynchronous online course, to be taught in Canvas, Naropa’s Learning Management SystemIncorporate established best practices and follow essential procedures to design a quality online courseCreate and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job dutiesSkillsMPA or DPA2 years of prior applicable professional experienceExperience developing online learning experiences and/or teaching onlineAn understanding of or experience with contemplative pedagogyAll job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunityAll 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 behaviorsFamiliarity with Naropa education and leadershipBenefitsNaropa’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.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).Company Overviewit is named for the eleventh-century Indian Buddhist sage Naropa It was founded in 1974, and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.naropa.edu/.Company H1B SponsorshipNaropa University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.