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John Carroll University lists this Clinical Instructor, Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time) opportunity in cleveland, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Title
Clinical Instructor, Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)
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Summary
John Carroll University's Department of Psychology Clinical Instructor has the responsibilities of an experienced behavior analyst and must have the knowledge of and adherence to the professional, legal, and ethical standards which govern behavior analysts. Individuals are also accountable to follow the policies and maintain the standards as outlined by the John Carroll University, Department of Psychology, and those set forth by the clinical agency in which they are overseeing students in the Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis program.
We are particularly interested in candidates that have unique focuses in ABA such as
Health and Wellness
Organizational Behavior Management
Mental Health
Forensic Behavior Analysis
Sports ABA
Sustainability
Objective:
Prepare graduate students to successfully complete the John Carroll University Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis curriculum as an extension of the lead course faculty. The Clinical Instructor oversees and provides feedback during fieldwork/onsite service delivery as outlined by the program's clinical handbook. Additionally, the Clinical Instructor supports and supervises the student in the clinical practice and assists the student in developing clinical judgment at the direction of the lead course faculty.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions: Models professional behavior and standards of practice.
Utilizes current evidence based practices while teaching students in the clinical setting.
Establishes rapport and maintains necessary communication with JCU Fieldwork Coordinator, student, and site personnel.
Participates in university orientation as required by John Carroll University.
Provides 25 hours direct supervision to the assigned student over the course of the semester
(approximately 5 months).
Represent the John Carroll University professionally and appropriately at all times.
Supports the mission and vision of John Carroll University and use as a guide for actions.
Provide ongoing verbal and or written feedback to students on progress in clinical setting using JCU supervision progress reports on a predetermined schedule set forth by the supervision coordinator.
Reports to the Fieldwork Coordinator and/or Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis Program Director as well as collaborates with the lead course faculty.
Performance evaluations are completed in accordance with provisions of the John Carroll University Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis Fieldwork Handbook.
Expectations:
1) Demonstrate Competent Behavior Analytic Practices. Be accountable to follow the ethical and professional guidelines.
Be responsible and accountable for practice based on, and limited to, the scope of
instructor's education, demonstrated competence, and behavior analytic experience.
Possess thorough knowledge current behavior analytic practices.
Has knowledge of and utilizes assent based practices.
Obtain instruction, supervision, and consultation as necessary before implementing new or unfamiliar techniques or practices.
Maintain knowledge in current, best evidence influencing clinical nursing practice in
the area of specialty.
Conduct behavior analytic practice without discrimination.
Respect client 's right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
2) Masters in ABA Clinical Instructor Responsibilities. Review course syllabi with students to gain an understanding of assignments that need to be completed that semester.
Complete student evaluations on monthly, bi-semester, semester basis.
Meet with the lead course instructor to review student evaluations of the clinical instructor to grow in teaching effectiveness.
3) Student Instruction Responsibilities. Direct, instruct, and guide students in the clinical setting. Assign students weekly to selected patients based on the student's learning needs and patient assessment.
Assist students in collecting pertinent objective and subjective data regarding
patient health status.
Engage students in comprehensive, individualized instruction in the observation,
assessment, decision-making, and health teaching of patients, including the
maintenance of patient health or prevention of illness or disease.
Facilitate development of student's critical thinking, technical, and professional
communication skills while maintaining patient and student safety and patient
confidentiality.
Assist students in using the nursing process when providing care.
Supervise the administration of medications. Delegate selected nursing functions to
students in accordance with their level of nursing education and demonstrated
competency based on Benner's Novice to Expert criteria.
Provide students with written instructions for what to do in case of injury or illness in the
clinical setting.
Participate in course delivery, skills lab, and simulation as needed.
Direct students to be responsible and accountable for their behaviors in the clinical
setting.
Communicate with students, the supervision coordinator, and lead course faculty
regarding student progress.
Collaborate with the supervision coordinator and lead course faculty to refer students
to college services as necessary.
Grade written assignments, maintain accurate records, and return graded work to
students in a timely manner prior to their next clinical.
Hold student pre- and post-clinical conferences.
Complete clinical evaluations as well as a mid-term and final clinical evaluation
for each student.
Hold any instructor conversations regarding student performance in private and
maintain confidentiality and adhere to FERPA privacy policies.
Required Qualifications
• Master's degree.
• BCBA certification, and state licensure (if applicable).
• At least 3 years of clinical practice experience.
• Meet all Supervisor Qualifications as set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (if
applicable).
• Maintain criminal history and background check clearance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Maintain necessary certications to be current in practice as necessary.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions
About John Carroll University
John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health, and the Boler College of Business. The University offers 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master's level.
The University enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine's top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F233P
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Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value all individuals and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Worksite address
cleveland, OH, 44101, US
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