Clinical Instructor, Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

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 certifications to be current in practice as necessary.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Report to the Fieldwork Coordinator and/or Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis Program Director as well as collaborate 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.
• 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 of 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.
• 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.
• 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.