[Hiring] Assistant Professor or Professor of Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis @National University

Role Description

The Department of Applied Behavior Analysis, School Psychology, and Educational Counseling (ASPEC), in the Sanford College of Education, at National University invites applications for a Full-time Assistant Professor or Professor of Practice with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of, or potential for excellence in, teaching and scholarship in their field along with a commitment to serving the University’s diverse adult student body.

This position works closely with other faculty within the discipline and administration contributing to programmatic strategies that ensure program quality, student engagement, and success. We are looking for a candidate who can continuously improve Behavioral Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Pathway 2–aligned graduate coursework, mentor students, complete coursework attestation, and advance our program through scholarship and service.

Essential Functions

• Teaching
  • Teach and develop online or onsite courses in the following areas:
    • Behaviorism and philosophical foundations
    • Concepts and principles of behavior analysis
    • Measurement, data display, and interpretation
    • Experimental design
    • Ethical and professional issues, including the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts
    • Behavior assessment
    • Behavior-change procedures
    • Selecting and implementing interventions
    • Personnel supervision and management
    • Professional practice in ABA, including licensure and regulation, third-party funding, and practice guidelines consistent with APBA standards
  • Maintain pedagogical and subject matter expertise in the instructor’s field.
  • Create an inclusive and positive learning environment for diverse learners.
  • Ensure course and program practices align with compliance and accreditation standards.
  • Adhere to the National University’s academic integrity policy.
• Scholarship
  • Maintain a productive scholarship agenda suitable to a teaching university.
  • Engage in scholarly activities to maintain professional growth.
  • Participate in professional development as outlined in faculty policies.
• Service
  • Participate in curriculum oversight, shared governance, and the student experience.
  • Serve on committees at the program, department, school, college or/and university level and engage in community activities that promote program outreach and university goals.
  • Participate in program meetings and advisory boards to integrate best practices and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., EdD, or PsyD) in Applied Behavioral Analysis or related discipline required to qualify for Assistant Professor rank; additionally hold a master’s degree in ABA preferred.
• Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis or a related discipline required to qualify for the Professor of Practice rank.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, evidence of significant professional achievement, and a minimum of 3 years of teaching/training experience required to qualify for the Professor of Practice rank.
• Hold an active Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing.

Requirements

• Background check required.
• Travel is required at least once annually to attend the annual Commencement ceremony (if held onsite).

Benefits

• Salary range: $66,560.00 - $84,360.00, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu .