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Join Us….in building a NEW American Women’s College for the 21st Century
Become part of a vibrant community of world-class professionals transforming the lives of a motivated and diverse student population. A pioneer in innovative academic programs since 1897 and one of the fastest growing colleges in New England, Bay Path College is seeking candidates for the following position:
This full-time faculty member position is a twelve month position that includes teaching graduate level courses in applied behavior analysis (ABA) and coordinating the supervision/experiential component of the graduate ABA program. Classes include introductory courses in ABA, courses in measurement, assessment, and behavioral methodologies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain an annual teaching load of six courses (18 credits) annually with courses taught in Longmeadow, Burlington, and CMC. Might be required to teach at all campuses and other off-site programs. Must be willing to teach online and with various teaching formats (i.e. week-ends, week nights);
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, presentation materials, guided notes, reading lists, and assignments descriptions;
- Develop courses that align with BACB® course requirements and best practice in the field of ABA
- Maintain course and curriculum relevance through research related to courses taught;
- Define student learning outcomes;
- Establish fair grading criteria;
- Provide students with opportunities to provide feedback on the class before end-of-semester evaluation
- Use formative summative evaluations to improve course design and delivery
- Create a high level of opportunities for active student responding and active learning;
- Select appropriate textbooks and materials required for each course;
- Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety in the classroom;
- Communicate a positive attitude toward teaching and administrative responsibilities;
- Maintain scheduled office hours as articulated in the Faculty Handbook;
- Attend faculty, departmental, school meetings which will be held across sites;
- Assist admissions office with student recruitment activities as requested;
- Maintain an active presence on the campus including attendance at all major institutional events (e.g. Commencement, Convocation) and student events;
- Provide assistance for grants or other fundraising efforts as requested;
- Stay current with best practices in teaching and learning effectiveness;
- Incorporate technology to enhance student learning;
- Actively assess student learning according to program and course learning outcomes.
- Respect students’ diversity and points of view;
- Participate in professional development and scholarly activities in the field of applied behavior analysis;
- Willing to undertake grant writing activities;
- Willing to advise undergraduate and graduate at different locations.
- Develop and oversee a supervision experience for candidates enrolled in the ABA program (responsibilities detailed below);
- Update CANVAS site for supervision; post information about supervision as necessary
- Recruit supervisors for all BPC ABA locations
- Assist in training supervisors on Bay Path policies and procedures re: supervision (supervision orientation, as needed)
- Update supervision manual and feedback forms, according to departmental and BACB standards and policies
- Develop a semester-by-semester course outline for 4 semesters of supervision
- Update set of guidelines for conducting a supervision session for training
- Monitor list of recommended resources for supervision
- Assist supervisors and supervisees in the event of needed support (on-going, as needed)
- Arrange for back-up supervision arrangements in the event of program dissatisfaction, unsuccessful pairings (as needed)
- Access resources needed for supervision when requested by supervisors (as needed)
- Gather supervisor paperwork at the end of each semester; review for compliance, submit to student files
- Monitor all supervision grades for ABA across sites each semester and follow-up with letters as needed
- Adjust supervision program to align with changing guidelines from the BACB
- Assist students with completion of BACB examination applications
- Seek and develop partnerships with organizations providing ABA services that would offer opportunities for intensive practicum settings for graduate students in ABA;
Qualifications: Terminal degree (Ed.D, Ph.D, or Psy.D) in ABA, psychology, or a closely related field and be certified in applied behavior analysis (BCBA). Candidates should have knowledge of the requirements published by the BACB for credentialing as a behavior analyst and should have significant experience providing supervision to individuals seeking certification. Candidates should have extensive teaching experience, minimum of 5 years at the college level predominantly at the graduate level in ABA, psychology, or special education, and have a history of applying behavioral strategies in their teaching in higher education. Experience developing and teaching on-line classes is preferred. A variety of clinical and educational positions with a minimum of 5-10 years of provision of ABA services is also required. Criminal background check required.
Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter outlining salary requirements, resume and contact information for four professional references. All applications should be sent electronically in MS Word format to hr@baypath.edu.
An equal opportunity employer, Bay Path College is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.
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