Course Developer Title III REL

Position Title: Course Developer - Title III - REL-XXXe# of Positions to Fill: 1Department/Program: Academic Affairs 41000Work Location Authorization: 100% RemoteCampus Location: Arapahoe CampusReports to: Mary McHenry - Coordinator, Undergraduate Educational Technology & Online LearningFLSA Classification: Exempt/SalariedFTE: 25% (10 hrs/week)Compensation: $5,000 stipend for FA25 Development Cycle Job Summary Through Naropa University's Title III Grant project: Leveraging Educational Technology for Student Success, the Online BA Program seeks an experienced curriculum/content developer to design an online version of the undergraduate-level, three-credit online course REL-XXXe Religion and Psychedelics during the Fall 2025 course development cycle. This cycle begins on January 20, 2025, with weekly onboarding workshops and active course development, ending in May 2025 before the course is published in Canvas, Naropa's Learning Management System, for Fall 2026 instruction. The Title III team and a designated Ellucian Learning Experience Designer will support the course developer through the development process via ongoing training and assistance. The Course Developer will meet incremental deadlines to ensure timely completion of this course. Total compensation will be $5,000, paid in monthly installments until the course is fully developed from January to May 2025. This position reports to the Title III Coordinator of Educational Technology and Online Learning. Course Overview: This course examines the relationships between religious traditions and psychoactive substances classified as "psychedelic." It surveys how religious traditions interpreted and assimilated these substances, focusing on premodern religious communities that worked with psychedelic sacraments, including Indigenous traditions, the Greek mysteries, early Christianity, and Western Esotericism. Job Duties & Responsibilities: Create an asynchronous online course development plan with a maximum of eight modules; Generate online content, including recorded lectures, practice sessions, and experiential learning activities; textual material; assignments; and assessment rubrics; Create the online course with support from Ellucian Learning Experience Designers and the Title III Coordinator, including the implementation of ADA-compliant readings, study guides, threaded discussions, quizzes, and web resources; Work with the instructional design team to develop an asynchronous online course to be taught in Canvas; Incorporate established best practices to design a quality online course; Create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally. Minimum Requirements: MA or PhD (preferred) in Religious Studies, Anthropology, or related fields; 2 years of teaching experience; Experience developing online learning experiences and/or teaching online; Understanding of or experience with contemplative pedagogy; Commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and participate in JEDI professional development; Demonstration of understanding of privilege and oppression dynamics. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with various healing modalities. Physical Requirements: Faculty members spend most of their time in classrooms or virtual meetings. They may experience interruptions, distractions, and varying environmental conditions. Naropa Benefits: Naropa offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Employees also have access to tuition remission opportunities. Naropa University is committed to diversity and invites individuals with experience in inclusive communities to apply. EOE Title IX prohibits gender discrimination and sexual harassment, applicable to all students, faculty, and staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-14