Adjunct Online Course Developer - Research Methods & Analysis

Naropa University•Boulder, CO

13d•Remote

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.
MPA or DPA
2 years minimum prior applicable professional experience.
Experience developing online learning experiences and/or teaching online
An understanding of or experience with contemplative pedagogy

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Naropa education and leadership

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.
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.

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, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching
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
participation in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP)