Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) - Faculty

Covista•Remote, REMOTE

2h•$700 - $4,080•Remote

About The Position

Contributing faculty members serve in a part-time capacity to educate Walden University Students by effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources so that knowledge, information, feedback, and critique are imparted to and shared with students in thoughtful, carefully formulated, well written, and timely communications. This is accomplished in an environment that is respectful of student, the Faculty Member, Walden University, and the discipline in which the Faculty Member is involved. Faculty Members are expected to adhere to all Walden University Faculty expectations, which are clearly set forth to the Faculty Member at the start of his/her employment with the University. All new Faculty Members receive specific training from Walden University in the teaching techniques, use of an electronic learning platform, specifics of the policies, procedures and degree programs of the School or College in which they are going to teach, socialization into the Walden University culture, assessment of academic integrity of student work (including use of www.turnitin.com), and research supervision of theses and dissertations. Faculty Members are assigned a course, which is taught using the eCollege platform, and are responsible for interacting with students within this platform. Discussion Boards for classrooms are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Although postings to the classroom may be done at any time of day, they must be completed in a timely manner in accordance with the Faculty Handbook or other criteria established by Walden University. Per the faculty handbook, responses to student questions must be posted within 48 hours. Faculty Members are required to verify the accuracy of student postings and submissions and to provide feedback and grades to students through Canvas. Please note the specific teaching requirements for this position listed below. May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Walden expects faculty to be reasonably accessible to students. Faculty members are expected to be available to students outside the course discussion board and in addition to providing substantive feedback on assignments and postings. Faculty members will publish their availability to students through course syllabi, instructor information in the classroom, and/or other appropriate documents. The university suggests regular and predictable availability, such as online office hours or regular online chats. Residencies: Faculty Members may be required to attend Residencies held domestically or internationally, (Part-time faculty may, but are not required to attend), where they will teach intensives and colloquia, and facilitate school and university-wide discussions.

Requirements

Earned Doctorate in the field of Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA-D), or other areas as approved by Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) - with a valid Board-Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA or BCBA-D) certification.
Significant record of intellectual and professional contributions to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, including experience in the practice of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students earning their degrees in a distance learning environment.
Teaching, advising and mentoring; commitment to the promotion of applied research and the recruitment and development of a diverse faculty; excellent leadership, communication, team, and human relations skills.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience at the degree level of the program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Educate Walden University Students by effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources.
Impart knowledge, information, feedback, and critique to students in thoughtful, carefully formulated, well written, and timely communications.
Adhere to all Walden University Faculty expectations.
Teach using the eCollege platform and interact with students within this platform.
Respond to student questions within 48 hours.
Verify the accuracy of student postings and submissions.
Provide feedback and grades to students through Canvas.
Be reasonably accessible to students outside the course discussion board.
Provide substantive feedback on assignments and postings.
Publish availability to students through course syllabi, instructor information in the classroom, and/or other appropriate documents.
Attend Residencies held domestically or internationally (part-time faculty may, but are not required to attend) where they will teach intensives and colloquia, and facilitate school and university-wide discussions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.