ABA Coordinator of Supervision & Core Faculty Member

Join Us….in building a   NEW American Women’s College for the 21^st 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.