Title: Adjunct Online Course Developer - Research Methods & Analysis
Location: Boulder CO US
$4,999 ‒ $5,000 Annually
Job Description:
Position Title: Adjunct Online Course Developer - Research Methods & Analysis
# of Openings: 1
Department/Program: Academic Affairs 41000
Work Location: 100% Remote
Campus Location: Arapahoe Campus
Reports to: Mary McHenry, Senior Director of Innovative Teaching & Learning
FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salaried
FTE: 25% (10 hrs/week)
Compensation: $5,000
Application Deadline: 7/1 or until filled
Job Summary
Naropa University’s Master in Public Administration (MPA) program seeks an experienced curriculum/content developer to design an online version of the three-credit course MPA 503: Research Methods & Analysis during the fall 2026 course development cycle. This position is for developing the online content only, though there may be the opportunity for applicants to teach the course in a future semester.
MPA 503: Research Methods & Analysis
Provides essential tools for evidence-based decision-making in public administration. Students will be introduced to common methods of research, formulation of hypotheses, developing analytical models, and analysis. In addition to traditional analytical tools, this course also integrates the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for data gathering and analysis. Students will learn to responsibly and objectively consume and produce research to improve organizational performance and delivery of public services.
Supplementary Course Description: The format of this online asynchronous course includes but is not limited to: reading, video, audio, discussion, written and video assignments, experiential exercises, student learning partners, student-faculty meetings, self-directed research, and presentations.
Intellectual property rights in academic work are as follows:
• For online course development that is part of Naropa’s curriculum, copyright in the content is granted to the faculty member(s) with a non-exclusive license for future use of the material granted to Naropa. This means that both the faculty and Naropa will have rights to use, amend, and/or modify the content in perpetuity. Compensation in the form of a stipend payable for this course development is outlined below.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Create an eight-module, asynchronous online course development plan.
• Generate (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; and
• Create 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 course.
• Work with the Naropa College instructional design team, develop an asynchronous online course, to be taught in Canvas, Naropa’s Learning Management System.
• Incorporate established best practices and follow essential procedures to design a quality online course.
• Create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.
What Naropa Requires…
• 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.
Educational requirement:
MPA or DPA
Minimum length of prior applicable professional experience required:
• 2 years
Minimum Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and/or Competencies Required:
• Experience developing online learning experiences and/or teaching online
• An understanding of or experience with contemplative pedagogy
Qualifications Naropa Would Prefer in Candidates for this Position
• Familiarity with Naropa education and leadership
Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
Maximum amount of weight employee must be able to lift/carry with or without reasonable accommodation(s):
• 20 lbs, stand, sit, handle/finger
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 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.
