Location: EAST LONGMEADOW, MA Category: Faculty Posted On: Fri Apr 6 2018 

Job Description:
Position Code:
Job Type: FT, 9-Mos Faculty

Hours: FT
Schedule: FT
Position Location: OnGround E. Longmeadow Campus

This is a full time, 9-month, faculty position within the on-ground Master of Occupational Therapy Program. The faculty member will teach a minimum of 12 credits each semester with course assignment based on practice knowledge, demonstrate the ability to creatively engage students in didactic and experiential learning opportunities, and collaborate with team members to implement, modify, and regularly review department curriculum. Faculty responsibility also includes student advising, participating in departmental meetings, committee assignment, and University functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Teach a minimum of 12 credits each semester. Most courses will be at the graduate level though undergraduate courses might be required in areas depending upon candidate experience and departmental needs.
• Participate in departmental and institutional meetings, committees, and functions as necessary and appropriate.
• Advise students in academic, fieldwork, and professional issues.
• Participate in the admissions process, which may include Open Houses, communicating with prospective and/or accepted students, application review, and interviewing students as requested.
• Work collaboratively with the OT Program Director and other faculty for program assessment and student learning outcomes.
• Participate in program and curriculum development.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Director and other faculty to ensure program meets accreditation standards.
• Engage in a process of formative and summative course evaluation to enhance the student learning experience.
• Engage in appropriate and relevant professional development.
• Maintain applicable professional licensure in Massachusetts.
• Maintain an active presence on the campus including attendance at student events.
• Attend faculty and other University meetings (e.g. Faculty Assembly).
• Attend all major University events (e.g. Commencement, Convocation).
• Adhere to HIPAA and FERPA privacy standards.
• Attend trainings as required.

Job Requirements:

An earned doctoral degree in a relevant field is preferred (Education EdD, Occupational Therapy OTD, or PhD)

• Evidence of engagement in scholarly work.
• Eligible for applicable professional licensure in Massachusetts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with faculty, students, staff, and administration.
• Ability to use the University's resources, notably technology, to promote effective teaching and learning.
• Interest, initiative, and ability to work with the Program Director, department faculty, and administrators for program development, implementation, and outcomes assessment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA privacy standards.
• An ability to be passionate about Bay Path University's history, mission, and hallmark strengths.
• Valid driver's license.
• Most successfully pass the online safe Driving Course and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Must successfully pass safe driving course within 30-days of employment.
• Submit to and pass criminal offender records check (C.O.R.I).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Should be committed to a culture of diversity, respect and inclusion; demonstrated ability to build working relationships with people having a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences different from ones' own.
• General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose, and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.

Additional Information:

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Bay Path University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures respect, inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community.

Bay Path University will become a smoke- and tobacco-free community as of July 1, 2018.

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background checking.

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PI101960293

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, MA

The Massachusetts General Hospital’s (MGH) Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy (PT and OT) is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and forward thinking leader to serve as its Director of Clinical Education (Director).

MGH is a pre-eminent tertiary care hospital, a founding member of Partners Health Care, and has been classified as one of the top five hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report since the inception of this grading system. In 2017, MGH was recognized as #4 out of nearly 5,000 hospitals considered in the ranking. Of further note, MGH is the only hospital ranked in all 16 specialties considered by U.S. News & World Report, a testament to the breadth and depth of our expertise. MGH is located in Boston, Massachusetts, which is a hub of health care, research, and academic interests.

The MGH Department of PT and OT is a vibrant, progressive, and patient-centered department, at the leading edge of PT and OT science. We are committed to clinical excellence, which forms the foundation of our practice and drives clinical innovation and advancement. We are proud that of our staff of over 200 licensed clinicians, more than 90 staff members hold board-certified specializations from national accreditation organizations. The collective knowledge and clinical skills of our therapists enable an extraordinary level of therapy practice. Our therapists also hold teaching positions in graduate training programs, are leaders in our professional associations, and are engaged in many community outreach programs.

 The Director is offered an unparalleled clinical environment upon which to build challenging and contemporary training programs and clinical experiences for the next generation of physical and occupational therapists. Currently, we have more than 200 students participating in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and inter-professional clinical education programs each year.

 The Director is responsible for all aspects of our clinical education and training programs, and functions as the ‘educator in chief’ within PT and OT services, directing and shaping the education vision and strategy. The key to success in this role is representing the extensive clinical experiences available at MGH to constituent groups internal and external to the department and organization. Additionally, this individual is charged with maintaining and developing strong academic-clinical partnerships.

 Requirements:

 ·       Graduate from an accredited PT or OT Program with a degree commensurate with current education standards. Doctoral degree (DPT, DOT, OTD) or advanced academic qualification (Ed.D.) strongly preferred.

·       Clinical practice experience in acute care and ambulatory practice settings.

·       Proven leadership experience within a complex health care environment.

·       Licensed or license eligible in state of Massachusetts.

·       Strong experience base with interprofessional teaching/practice with a proven ability to develop interprofessional training experiences preferred.

·       Minimum of five years’ experience directing clinical education activities, preferably within an academic medical center or related comparable experiences preferred.

To learn more and apply online, please visit http://www.massgeneral.org/careers/jobsearch.aspx and search for Job # 3060555.

 Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.