[Hiring] Behavior Analysis Online Master’s Degree Program Director; Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice @Simmons University

Role Description

The Department of Behavior Analysis in the School of Sciences and Health Professions (SSHP) invites applications for a contract non-tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice/Online Master’s Degree Program Director (“Director”) within our Behavior Analysis online Master’s degree program. The position will be filled for a 9/1/26 start (exact date negotiable). Work is remote, with preference given to candidates who are available in a hybrid capacity. Travel to our Boston campus may be expected periodically.

We seek innovative educators and scholars with:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development
• Commitment to supporting program rigor and accreditation standards
• Experience supervising student research
• Knowledge of the challenges confronting behavior analysts today

This position is fully dedicated to:

• Coordinating and supporting the Online Master’s Degree Program
• Overseeing program faculty and students
• Managing all administrative tasks
• Ensuring compliance with accreditation standards
• Maintaining a teaching course load within the online Master’s program

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and overseeing the program, faculty, students, student orientation, and student registration
• Conducting student and faculty performance assessments
• Overseeing coursework and degree completion for all online Master’s students
• Ensuring fidelity and compliance with the Association for Behavior Analysts International (ABAI) accreditation standards
• Vetting and managing program adjunct faculty and documentation
• Ensuring faculty meet and maintain required qualifications for teaching coursework
• Maintaining records
• Providing supervision, support, and training to faculty within the program
• Ensuring compliance with program and ABAI policies and protocols

Upon hire, the Director will be expected to:

• Complete Simmons University training
• Maintain ABAI, Behavior Analyst Certification BoardⓇ, and CITI certifications
• Adhere to Simmons University standards for research and supervision (e.g., Institutional Review Board)

Qualifications

• PhD in Behavior Analysis or a closely related field required
• Current Board Certified Behavior AnalystⓇ (BCBAⓇ or BCBA-DⓇ) in good standing
• Meets Behavior Analysis Certification BoardⓇ standards for providing supervision
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising students seeking Board Certification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising BCBAsⓇ or BCBA-DsⓇ
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising student research
• Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting behavior analytic human subjects research and/or animal research, and the IRB and/or IACUC approval process
• Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching graduate-level behavior analytic coursework
• Experience teaching in an online learning environment
• A record of professional presentations and empirical research publications
• Demonstrated ability to work with students across a broad range of social and personal identities and perspectives
• Evidence of organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated evidence of working within university systems, policies, and processes to manage common issues in higher education
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality and professional collaboration when interacting with others within the university community and profession

Application Instructions

To apply for the position, please submit:

• A cover letter
• A CV
• Your BACB certification number and state licensure information
• A statement of mentoring and supervision philosophy, including supervising student research
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Application review will begin ASAP and continue until the position is filled.

Salary Range

Assistant Professor of Practice: $67,500 - $82,500; Associate Professor of Practice: $76,500 - $93,500

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency, and clear communication throughout the hiring process.

This is a benefits-eligible position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, equity, and external market benchmarks that help guide compensation decisions.