About Bay Path University:

When Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, it had a very clear goal: to provide a practical, affordable, and career-oriented education to meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities. From the beginning, Bay Path prided itself on being entrepreneurial, constantly pushing the boundaries of the academic experience to fit the student...to start them on the road of success. We still do.

Today, that spirit and philosophy is more important than ever in higher education. At Bay Path, it's not just the number and breadth of undergraduate and graduate programs that defines us-and we have many-but it is our ability to connect the classroom to learning to leadership to experience to career that is at the core of what we do best. We know the work that needs to be done.

Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges by the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and is a member of the Women's College Coalition. With a main campus in Longmeadow, MA and three satellite locations, (East Longmeadow, Sturbridge, Concord), Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates.

We're committed to preparing our students to navigate a constantly changing world. Whether it is one of our innovative academic programs, groundbreaking online learning platform, or through our Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders initiative, we educate our students in ways that will help them to grow, learn to adapt, and always to flourish. Be part of the change.

We invite you to visit our website at www.baypath.edu where you can learn more about Bay Path University.

Job Description:

• Position Code: ADJFC
• Job Type: PT Adjunct
• Traditional On Ground
• Undergraduate class
• Date class is scheduled to begin: September 6, 2022
• Class schedule: Tuesday, Thursday
• Duration of class: December 12, 2022
• Time of class: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Bay Path seeks an adjunct instructor to teach in our signature WELL (We Empower Learners and Leaders) Program, required of all undergraduates. The WELL Program is a student success and leadership development program, designed to help students envision themselves as leaders, understand how to leverage university resources for academic and professional success, manage their career development, and demonstrate leadership and social justice in practice.

WEL100 is an interdisciplinary course, designed to give all students entering Bay Path University a common experience and foundation for their education. This course is an introduction to the University, to academic study, and to various approaches to thinking about personal potential, to understand the process of becoming a learner, a leader, and composing a life, to appreciate meaning, and work actively toward establishing community and justice in the context of being a woman in the 21st century.

Primary Expectations: Teach one 16-week introductory course to undergraduate students as part of the University's WELL (We Empower Learners and Leaders) Program using a shared syllabus. Communicate effectively and promptly with students, program administrators, other faculty, and advising/support staff in a timely manner; especially as needed to address student needs and concerns. Provide timely grades and feedback to students and submit official grade information to the registrar according to the university's timeline, policies, and procedures. Emphasize the importance of e-portfolio in the class. Participate in the assessment of course performance, as needed. Participate in required training as needed and communicate regularly with the WELL program Lead Faculty.

Requirements:

• Degree requirements for position: a master's degree or higher in women's and gender studies, student affairs, education, leadership, social justice, social sciences, humanities, or a related discipline.
• Previous teaching experience: at least one year of college teaching experience required.
• Experience working with non-traditional and/or underrepresented student populations
• Demonstrated understanding of the broad context of women's higher education and women's issues, as well as transgender and non-binary issues
• Demonstrated commitment to integrating career-related perspectives into a robust liberal arts experience
• Experience working with Canvas, Zoom, e-portfolios, and/or other relevant educational platforms and technologies
• If you operate a University owned, leased or personal vehicle at any time while performing your duties you must follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Manual. You must have a valid driver's license and must successfully pass the online safe Driving Course and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter. Additionally, you must report any driving offense, on or off company time, which causes a loss, suspension, or any other change in your license status. You must report this change within one business day of the offense. You can report this change to the Human Resource Department or your direct supervisor. Failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action, up to and including terminations.
• Ability to develop and nurture an effective, productive, supportive, and respectful rapport and working relationship with students, other WELL faculty, and Bay Path staff
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and a demonstrated record of flexibility, problem solving, initiative, and creativity
• Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• 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, Equity, and Inclusion
Bay Path University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures equity, 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.

Application Instructions:

Applicants for this position should attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, the contact information for four (4) professional, work related references and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.

Bay Path University is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and learning in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women and all underrepresented backgrounds. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Bay Path University is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.

Bay Path University is a smoke and tobacco-free community.

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background checking.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@baypath.edu or call 413-565-1168.