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Visiting Instructor - Somatic
We are searching for an experienced Visiting Instructor - Somatic at our Nalanda Campus facility.
Position Title: Visiting Instructor - Somatic
No. of Positions to Fill: 2
Department/Program: Somatic Psych 12020
Work Location: Nalanda Campus
Reports to: SomaticChair
FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salaried
FTE: 100% (40 hrs/week)
Compensation: Half-time (12 credits) $21,000 / -time (18 credits) $31,500 / Full-time (24 credits) $42,000
Application Deadline: June 17, 2024 or until filled
Job Summary
The Somatic Counseling department in the Master of Arts Clinical Mental Health Counseling program within the Graduate School of Counseling and Psychology (GSCP) seeks to fill half-time, -time, and full-time Visiting Instructor positions beginning July 1, 2024 and extending through June 30, 2025.Applicants must demonstrate expertise in teaching a wide variety of counseling classes, including those in some of the following areas: counseling skills; dance/movement therapy theory and practice; body psychotherapy theory and practice; social and multicultural foundations; movement observation and assessment; ethics; assessment; and diagnosis and treatment. Applicants must be licensed or license eligible to practice psychotherapy in Colorado.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Teach 12 credit hours (half-time), 18 credit hours ( -time), or 24 credit hours (full-time), in MA Somatic Counseling (SC), over the course of the academic year.
Participate in the administrative operations of the SC program, including but not limited to, admissions interviews and curricular development.
Attend and actively participate in SC programmatic meetings.
In concert with SC core faculty, participate in program assessment and ongoing curriculum development.
Engage in professional development that includes pedagogical approach, contemplative view, and diversity/inclusivity.
Prepare a course syllabus according to the Academic Affairs syllabi instructions and submit the syllabus to the Office of Academic Affairs by the established deadline.
Hold regular weekly office hours and meets with students and prospective students as needed outside of class time.
Obtain permission from the copyright owner for any copyrighted material to be used in sourcebooks.
Complete any and all faculty and staff trainings as required by the Human Resources Office or the Office of Academic Affairs within the time period set for completion by those departments.
Grading papers and assignments.
Attending weekly leadership meetings.
Participation in Orientation and Graduation events.
Participation in admissions events.
Participation in student gateway meetings.
Meeting with students as needed in relationship to class content.
Understand and adhere to the policies, procedures, and protocols outlined in the Naropa University Faculty and Employee Handbooks.
Required Qualifications
Minimum length of prior relevant professional experience required:
2 years teaching in a graduate level counseling program
Other Experience, Knowledge, Skills, or Competencies Requirements?
The R-DMT or BC-DMT credential and/or advanced certification in a body-mind modality from an established institute or degree program.
Educational degree/diploma required:
A Master's degree in counseling or a related field.
May prior relevant experience substitute for degree?Yes No
(PLEASE NOTE: each applicant's experience and demonstrated skills are assessed on a case-by-case basis as to their relevancy to the position applied for as well as whether they may substitute for required degree.)
Professional license(s)/certification(s) required:
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Colorado at the professional counselor or equivalent level.
Physical Fitness for Duty exam required?Yes No
Credit check required (for finance, accounting, and executive-level roles only)?Yes No
Candidates must hold a commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related professional development regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have in the workplace.
Candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University for this job and the capacity to provide a rigorous clinical approach as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.
Preferred Qualifications
A doctoral degree or ABD from a graduate institution of recognized standing in counseling or counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program, or have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of contemplative education and familiarity with the vision of Naropa University and the MASC Department.
Evidence of scholarly work such as professional presentations, publications, and/or a demonstrated interest in research.
Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
Maximum amount of weight employee must be able to lift/carry unassisted:
n/a
During regular daily activities, employee must be able to do the following:
Stand
Walk
Sit
Run
Handle/Finger
Bend at the waist
Reach above shoulder level
Kneel
Crouch
Crawl
During regular daily activities, employee may be exposed to the following:
Interruptions/Distractions
Heat/Cold
Dust
Dampness
Heights
Moving machinery parts
Other (please list):
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
-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: Naropa University's commitment to diversity aligns with its highest aspirations to apply contemplative inquiry and education to explore and embody the human qualities that facilitate collaboration to create a common humanity and a just society. Individuals who have experience with and a commitment to inclusive communities are encouraged to apply. EOE
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