Meditation Instructor – The Mindful Counselor

Naropa University•Boulder, CO

13d•$225•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling department seeks Meditation Instructors (MIs) to provide up to seven students with individual mindfulness meditation instruction. This is a one-semester appointment assigned to a specific course. This is a 2-credit course offered in the Residential Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling concentration, in-person or online from August 24, 2026 – December 11, 2026. The course, CNST-671/671E The Mindful Counselor (2 Credits), builds on the foundation provided by CNST621. Topics presented through lectures and readings deepen the understanding of essential principles of meditative awareness. The specific focus of the course is the way meditation can support the counseling relationship.

Requirements

Not currently enrolled as a Naropa student.
Extensive experience in mindfulness sitting meditation including study with authorized mindfulness meditation teacher (minimum 3 years)
Have authorization to teach mindfulness meditation in a relevant contemplative tradition, at Naropa or elsewhere, such as evidenced by: a.) Successful completion of Mindfulness Teaching Training program (minimum 45 teacher contact hours) resulting in authorization to teach mindfulness meditation; or b.) Individual training in teaching mindfulness meditation with an authorized teacher from a recognized contemplative tradition (minimum three (3) years), and a letter of recommendation speaking to person’s experience and understanding of meditation practice and readiness to teach.
Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.
Ability to work both independently and as a part of a close team, working collaboratively with course instructor and students.
High degree of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and communication skills.
All job candidates must hold a commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) professional development regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have in the workplace.
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.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Naropa’s Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Psychology Counseling concentration.
Prior experience with direct clinical work in counseling, psychology, or related field.

Responsibilities

Provide individual 30-minute sessions of meditation instruction in person or online for about 6-7 students 2 times during semester.
As appropriate, work with the course instructor to manage and/or mediate student issues and educational obstacles.
Complete any and all faculty and staff trainings as required by the Human Resources Office, the Office of Academic Affairs, or the Office of Information Technology/Distance Learning within the time period set for completion by those departments.
Other duties as assigned related to this course.

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)