Adjunct Faculty - Onsite Retreat Coordinator Maitri III Retreat

Naropa University•Boulder, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buddhism-Informed Contemplative Counseling concentration (formerly Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology) seeks an adjunct faculty member to join the Maitri Retreat team as Onsite Retreat Coordinator for the CNSC 760 Maitri III Retreat course in the Fall 2026 semester. This position is paid as 2 adjunct credits and is scheduled to meet between August 21-September 5, 2026 at the Drala Mountain Center. A two-week residential intensive focusing on the relationship between individual contemplative practice and working with others, both in the maitri community and in clinical practice. Intensive sitting meditation, walking meditation, and community living provide opportunities for increased self-understanding, self-acceptance, and openness to differences. These learnings continue to form the ground upon which ethical and healing relationships may be cultivated. Pre-requisite: CNSC665 Maitri II.

Requirements

Must be computer literate, including practical knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must have experience with meditation practice and be comfortable with long periods of sitting and walking meditation.
Must have a valid driver’s license and three years satisfactory driving record.
Must have the ability to work well on a team and strong organizing skills.
High degree of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and assertive communication skills.
Commitment to co-create an inclusive community and actively participate in related professional development, including openness to feedback and ongoing self-examination.

Nice To Haves

Clinical and teaching experience informed by knowledge of meditation practices.
One year’s experience with direct clinical work in the field of psychology.
Experience in training counselors at the graduate level.
On-going counseling and social justice teaching or facilitator experience in the field.
Familiarity and experience with Naropa’s MA Buddhism-Informed Contemplative Counseling program and Maitri Space Awareness practice.
A car is helpful.

Responsibilities

Develops and coordinates all student/staff ROTA teams.
Coordinates with Drala Mountain Center Coordinator for all retreat needs around housing, food service, sound, celebrations, supplies, etc.
Works closely and under the direction of the Maitri Directors and faculty.
Writes and posts all notices, messages, and schedules for the retreat.
Administers final evaluation form to students and collects data to provide to Maitri Directors.
Attends Maitri pre-meetings and attends to messages pre-and immediately post-retreat and brings information to the attention of Maitri Directors as needed.
Works closely with student committees and DMC staff to plan coffeehouse and banquet.
Takes messages and coordinates their distribution from the Maitri phone line and Maitri Administrative Coordinator email twice per day.
As appropriate, works with staff to manage and/or mediate student issues and educational obstacles.
When not performing other duties, participates in group sitting meditation including participating in umdze and gatekeeper shifts to help maintain continual staff presence in the meditation hall.
Attends daily team meetings and daily DMC coordinator meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
FSA
HSA
employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan
variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans
sick leave benefits
vacation and personal time
generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members
Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP)