Assistant Instructional Professor

Pittsburg State University Career Site Minimal • Pittsburg, KS

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About The Position

The Pittsburg State University Department of Psychology and Counseling is accepting applications for an Assistant Instructional Professor committed to high-quality teaching for a full-time, non-tenure position. Position begins on August 10, 2026, and will include undergraduate teaching, graduate teaching in our on-campus Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)-verified course sequence, advising, and supervision in collaboration with onsite BCBA supervisors. Specific courses will depend on areas of expertise and/or experience but may include behavior analysis courses, and/or other undergraduate courses as assigned (e.g., Research Methods I and II). Scholarly activity in the area of behavior analysis is desirable and service to the department, college, and university are required. The successful candidate will support both the M.S. Behavior Analysis and undergraduate B.A. and B.S. programs.

Requirements

• Earned Doctorate degree or ABD from a regionally accredited institution in Behavior Analysis or Psychology
• Certification as a BCBA or BCBA-D
• An active research agenda
• Doctorate degree in behavioral analysis or psychology discipline or related field

Nice To Haves

• Professional expertise in applied behavior analysis and experience supervising internship students
• Clinical experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder
• University teaching experience, preferably at the graduate level
• Research and thesis experience
• Demonstration of collaboration across academic disciplines in related fields to enhance student education and training
• Evidence of teaching excellence, both in-person and online

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities will include behavior analysis graduate courses with the potential for psychology undergraduate courses (based on need and expertise)
• Oversight of student theses and participation as a committee member
• Mentorship and supervision of graduate students working towards BCBA certification
• Active involvement in professional organizations
• Service to the university, college, and community
• Commitment to student success
• Participating in recruitment and retention efforts
• Providing support to other department efforts
• Collaborating with the community to identify and support internship placements for students (related to behavior analysis)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree