ABA Online Adjunct Faculty

Florida Institute of Technology•Bentonville, AR

1d•Remote

About The Position

The adjunct professor in the ABA Online program supports student success in courses for the program’s certificate and master’s programs. The role involves conducting synchronous online instructional meetings, facilitating learning through engagement and discussion, answering students’ questions about course content and processes during meetings and by email, and responding to discussion board posts for assigned courses. Course meetings are primarily held on weekday evenings, so flexible scheduling is required. Adjunct faculty must hold current Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification at the master’s or doctoral level and have several years of experience as a BCBA or BCBA-D. Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae that includes their BACB certification number and a brief narrative, no longer than half a page, about the most critical factors shaping the ABA industry and how educators can best prepare new practitioners for the future.

Requirements

Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification at the master’s or doctoral level (BCBA or BCBA-D).
Several years of experience as a BCBA or BCBA-D.
Flexible scheduling to accommodate course meetings primarily held on weekday evenings.
Submit a current curriculum vitae that includes a BACB certification number.
Submit a narrative of no more than half a page addressing key factors shaping the ABA industry and how educators can prepare new practitioners.

Responsibilities

Conduct all scheduled online meetings and ensure they start and end on time.
Present original materials with frequent opportunities for active student responding.
Provide clear and accurate content that supplements pre-recorded lecture videos.
Use teaching techniques that maintain student engagement and encourage discussion and collaboration.
Explain difficult or complex concepts using examples and tips.
Record online meetings.
Adhere to instructor duties outlined in the instructor guide.
Maintain a positive classroom environment.
Prepare for course meetings by reviewing or editing materials and planning opportunities for student engagement.
Respond to student emails within 24 hours.
Enter student attendance within 24 hours of each scheduled online meeting.
Monitor student progress and communicate with students about their progress as needed.
Participate in discussion boards as directed by the lead instructor for assigned courses.
Complete institution-required trainings as needed.
Provide availability for scheduling purposes up to one semester ahead of the scheduled term.
Attend a pre-semester instructor meeting one week before each semester or review its recording.