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Principal Faculty - Clinical Assistant Professor

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Bay Path University
Location
Longmeadow, MA
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Status: Part-Time, 12 months

Job Location: East Longmeadow

Exempt (Yes/No): Yes

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Principal Faculty-Clinical supports the clinical education component of the Physician Assistant Program by assisting with the coordination, monitoring, and administration of clinical clerkships. The position collaborates with the Co-Director of Clinical Education, faculty, staff, preceptors, and clinical sites to ensure students successfully progress through the clinical phase of the curriculum and that clinical experiences meet program and accreditation requirements. Duties are focused on clinical operations, student support, site maintenance, and quality assurance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Clinical Education Coordination (Approximately 60%)

    Assist with scheduling and monitoring clinical clerkships. Maintain clinical rotation schedules and student placement records in Exxat. Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of clinical preceptors and sites. Assist with affiliation agreement tracking and renewals. Monitor student compliance requirements and clinical documentation. Collect and review student, preceptor, and site evaluations. Participate in periodic review of clinical sites and identify opportunities for improvement. Assist with orientation activities for incoming clinical-year students. Support return-to-campus activities, including EOR examinations, presentations, and summative assessments. Track student performance during clinical rotations and communicate concerns to the Director of Clinical Education. Serve as a liaison among students, preceptors, and faculty regarding clinical education matters. Participate in selected clinical site visits, primarily regional sites. Maintain accurate records for accreditation reporting and program assessment. 
Teaching and Student Support (Approximately 35%)

    Participate in selected clinical-year instructional activities as assigned. Facilitate small group, problem based learning, OSCE and case discussions.Assist in development and maintenance of clinical course materials and syllabi. Provide academic advising and support to assigned students. 
Program Service (Approximately 5%)

    Attend program faculty meetings related to clinical education. Participate in accreditation preparation activities as assigned. Support program events, including orientation, admissions, the white coat ceremony, and graduation. Perform other duties related to clinical education as assigned by the Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

    Current NCCPA certification.Current state licensure.A minimum of three years clinical experience.Master’s Degree required.Higher Education experience preferred.Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, attention to detail, able to manage deadlines efficiently and effectively.Strong computer skills.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.The ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion is critical.Valid driver’s license.Must successfully pass the online Defensive Driving Course and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter.Must be committed to a culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose and goals and the role of Clinical Coordinator, Principal Faculty – Physician Assistant Program in achieving those goals.Submit to and pass criminal offender records check (C.O.R.I.). and sexual offender records check (S.O.R.I.) (Only if position requires CORI & SORI check)Submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening and/or physical duties test. (If position requires)This position is considered essential personnel. In the event of cancellation or delay of classes for any reason, essential personnel staff may be required to report to work. All essential personnel staff is responsible for reporting to work during and beyond their standard workweek days/hours due to inclement weather, emergency situations and special events as determined by the University or its designee.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the University community including students, faculty, staff, and administratorsAbility to adhere to University policies and procedures.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.

Organization

Working At Bay Path University

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 a member of the Women’s College Coalition. With a main campus and four satellite locations, Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate, (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates.

Mission Statement:

A Bay Path University education empowers undergraduate women and graduate women and men to become leaders in their careers and communities with an innovative approach to learning that prepares students to flourish in a constantly changing world.

The Bay Path experience is nothing less than transformational. Our women-only undergraduate programs and our coeducational graduate programs are offered both on campus and online, providing a flexible, 21st-century education for learners at all stages of life and career. Bay Path students find a supportive and diverse community, close mentoring, and rigorous preparation for success in a complex and globally interdependent society. Students graduate with the applied knowledge, portable skillset, and confidence to thrive in their professions, identify and realize their dreams, and make a lasting difference in the world. 

Established: 1897

Enrollment: Over 3,300 students

Alumni: Approximately 15,000 alumni around the world.

Athletics: Eight teams compete at the NCAA Division III level, in the New England Collegiate Conference.

University Motto: Carpe Diem, Latin for "Seize the Day"

Locations: 

  • Longmeadow, MA - Home to our Residential College, for high school, transfer and International young women; One Day A Week College, for adult women with classes on Saturday; and Graduate College for men and women. 
  • Concord, MA - Our Concord location is home to our graduate programs in Education and Psychology for men and women.
  • Sturbridge, MA - Our Sturbridge teaching site opened in 2003 and offers our One Day A Week College, for adult women with classes on Saturday and select graduate programs for men and women. This teaching location provides students with all of the support services of our main campus including access to library services, administrative and academic deans, student financial services, and the Registrar’s Office. 
  • East Longmeadow, MA - The Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center is located on our East Longmeadow site. This state-of-the-art facility houses our Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and our Master of Occupational Therapy Bridge programs.  

Residential College

Offers classes on-ground Monday through Friday.

At Bay Path University, we welcome students (commuters and residents), just like you, from across the country and around the world who are smart, capable young women who want to make a difference and be successful.

Here, you join a small, highly personal community that empowers you to take ownership of your life through:

  • Highly relevant majors and minors that give you practical knowledge, a global viewpoint, and the unique perspectives that make connections between subject areas and current topics.
  • Leadership opportunities that focus on your strengths, encouraging you to find your voice and act on your convictions.
  • Real-world experience balanced with career counseling that gives you a distinct advantage for graduate school or that rewarding first job.
  • More important, our admission counselors are here to help you and your family, guiding you through the admissions and financial aid process by taking your questions and connecting you with the right resources.

Why it pays to be a Bay Path woman:

  • Significant Financial Support. All of our full-time students receive a merit scholarship from Bay Path University, and more than 96% of our students receive additional financial aid that included grants, scholarships and loans. 
  • Close Attention from Faculty. With a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you'll form close relationships with your professors that will lead to research, internship and networking opportunities. 
  • Thoughtful and Intentional Career Planning for Life. Our Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center (SCLP) is one of the best of its kind. As a Bay Path student, you will have lifetime access to the SCLP and the services it provides, including one-on-one career coaching and mentoring.

Undergraduate Study

A Place Where Knowledge Is Gained and Shared

If you ask a Bay Path woman graduate to define her academic experience, it would be one word: transformational. There is no other way to describe it.


Yes, we have majors in neurobiology, cybersecurity, and business analytics, as well as minors and concentrations that deepen your knowledge in a specific area. But we also educate the whole person, giving you the courage and confidence to be your best self, to help you get where you have to go, and to take on more in your life. It’s why women’s education still matters. 

American Women’s College

Are you one of the 76 million American women who has accomplished many things in her life yet still lacks a bachelor's degree? You are not alone. At The American Women's College, we understand the reasons that women pause their education early in life: 

  • Maybe going to college wasn’t right for you at the time
  • Maybe you started college and decided it wasn't a good fit
  • And then there other competing factors like family, work, and day-to-day pressures

Looking back, do you still wish you had earned a college degree?  Now you can—with The American Women’s College Online. We offer:

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