Adjunct Professor - School of Education: Applied Behavior Analysis - Online Campus Candidate Pool

Bertelsmann • San Diego, CA

48d • $26 - $31 • Remote

About The Position

Alliant University’s School of Education is building a candidate pool for adjunct professors to design and facilitate graduate-level courses in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Candidates may be considered for appointments during the 2026–2027 academic year. The ABA program prepares students to become professionally competent, compassionate, and ethical practitioners who work with people with disabilities and their families. The program is a 12-month, full-time degree program designed for working adults.

Adjunct professors may be assigned to develop courses covering behavior analysis theory and philosophy; basic behavior principles; behavior measurement and research methods; ethics and professionalism; behavioral skills assessment and evidence-based instruction; and functional behavior assessment and interventions for safety-related behaviors. Courses are expected to align with program learning outcomes, the BACB 6th Edition Test Outline Content, and APBA accreditation standards.

This is a fully remote, temporary role that is not eligible for benefits. Faculty choose their own teaching environment. Compensation is $26–$31 per hour, depending on course requirements and education level. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

• Doctoral or master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, ABA, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
• Appropriate experience teaching graduate courses in applied behavior analysis.
• Proficient computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to explain complex requirements clearly and concisely.
• Flexibility to meet departmental and student needs, manage multiple tasks, and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to encourage, direct, hold accountable, and guide candidates toward task completion.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and develop trusting relationships with students, Alliant employees, the Registrar’s Office, and academic departments.
• Cultural humility and ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse people.
• Motivation, focus, and results orientation.
• Ability to use discretion and tact in interpersonal interactions and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with university stakeholders to support candidate success.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.
• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate graduate-level ABA courses aligned with program learning outcomes, BACB 6th Edition Test Outline Content, and APBA accreditation standards.
• Update syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments to reflect adult learning principles and best practices in online teaching.
• Coordinate and plan course curricula.
• Assess and evaluate learners.
• Support students as needed.
• Hold weekly synchronous office hours and meet with students upon request.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the ABA Program Director to ensure course quality and identify course updates.
• Ensure course content upholds professional and ethical requirements of the behavior analytic community.
• Design courses in one or more listed subject areas, including theory and philosophy, basic principles, measurement and research methods, ethics and professionalism, behavioral skills assessment and evidence-based instruction, and functional behavior assessment and safety-related interventions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level