What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Online Course Developer - California Law & Professional Ethics position at Naropa University?
Position Title: Adjunct Online Course Developer - California Law & Professional Ethics for LPCC Practice# of Openings: 1
Department/Program: Academic Affairs 41000
Work Location: 100% Remote
Campus Location: Arapahoe Campus
Reports to: Mary McHenry, Senior Director of Innovative Teaching & Learning
FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salaried
FTE: 25% (10 hrs/week)
Compensation: $1,500
Application Deadline: 11/1 or until filled
Job Summary
Naropa University's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program seeks an experienced curriculum/content developer to design a 1-Credit hybrid (asynchronous/synchronous) version of the three-credit course CNSG 771E - California Law & Professional Ethics for LPCC Practice during the Spring 2027 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.
CNSG 771E - California Law & Professional Ethics for LPCC Practice
12 Contact Hours
Course Description
This intensive California-specific course prepares out-of-state counseling graduates for registration as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) by covering California statutes, regulations, ethical standards, licensing law, and professional practice requirements established by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The course emphasizes practical application of legal and ethical standards through case analysis and clinical decision making.
This structure aligns closely with the statutory topics listed in California law and with common BBS-approved providers.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Create an eight-module, hybrid (asynchronous/synchronous) online course in the timeframe of January - May 2027
• 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; and
• 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.
What Naropa Requires...
• 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.
The instructor should have:
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, and 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, 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.er than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa's retirement plan only.
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: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program.
Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non-discriminatory employer and Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.
JOB CODE: AY2627 0071
Department/Program: Academic Affairs 41000
Work Location: 100% Remote
Campus Location: Arapahoe Campus
Reports to: Mary McHenry, Senior Director of Innovative Teaching & Learning
FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salaried
FTE: 25% (10 hrs/week)
Compensation: $1,500
Application Deadline: 11/1 or until filled
Job Summary
Naropa University's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program seeks an experienced curriculum/content developer to design a 1-Credit hybrid (asynchronous/synchronous) version of the three-credit course CNSG 771E - California Law & Professional Ethics for LPCC Practice during the Spring 2027 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.
CNSG 771E - California Law & Professional Ethics for LPCC Practice
12 Contact Hours
Course Description
This intensive California-specific course prepares out-of-state counseling graduates for registration as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) by covering California statutes, regulations, ethical standards, licensing law, and professional practice requirements established by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The course emphasizes practical application of legal and ethical standards through case analysis and clinical decision making.
This structure aligns closely with the statutory topics listed in California law and with common BBS-approved providers.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Create an eight-module, hybrid (asynchronous/synchronous) online course in the timeframe of January - May 2027
• 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; and
• 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.
What Naropa Requires...
• 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.
The instructor should have:
- Master's degree (preferred) in Counselor Education, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field.
- Active independent clinical license (e.g., LPCC/LPC, LMHC, Licensed Psychologist, or equivalent).
- Graduate-level teaching experience in diagnosis, psychopathology, assessment, or psychopharmacology is strongly preferred.
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, and 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, 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.er than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa's retirement plan only.
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: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program.
Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non-discriminatory employer and Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.
JOB CODE: AY2627 0071