Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis - Department of Psychology # 27-30

CSU Careers•Northridge, CA

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About The Position

The Department of Psychology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis, with an effective appointment date of August 19, 2027, subject to budgetary approval. The anticipated hiring range is $75,000–$80,000, dependent on qualifications. The successful candidate will teach graduate-level Applied Behavior Analysis courses, including Concepts and Principles of ABA; Behavior Methods – Measurement and Experimental Evaluation of Behavior; and Special Topics or Autism Intervention classes. The candidate may also teach undergraduate courses such as Behavioral Psychology and Therapy, Developmental Psychopathology, Advanced Inquiry courses in Applied Behavior Analysis, and Methods of Applied Behavior Analysis. Applicants with a wide range of research interests are encouraged. The role includes weekly office hours, participation in faculty meetings, and service to the department, college, and university. The candidate will contribute to the MS in ABA graduate program through active participation on its Graduate Program Committee, adherence to accreditation standards and program requirements, potential course development and curricular updates, and graduate student supervision. Teaching may take place on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online. The candidate will be expected to meet college and department standards for tenure and promotion and to support equitable academic outcomes through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service in a diverse environment. Applicants must submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, teaching statement describing mentoring and/or supervision style, research statement, samples of scholarship, a diversity, equity, and inclusivity statement, and contact information for three professional references. The position is subject to satisfactory completion of a background check. The successful candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Requirements

Ph.D. or ABD in Applied Behavior Analysis from an accredited institution, or a Ph.D. in Psychology, Special Education, or a closely related field with an emphasis in behavior analysis.
BCBA Certification.
Evidence of, or clear potential for, excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in applied behavior analysis or related areas of psychology, in person and/or online.
Evidence of, or clear potential for, providing mentored applied research experiences in applied behavior analysis or related areas of psychology for undergraduate and graduate students.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of effective engagement, or potential to engage, with a diverse student body through culturally responsive pedagogy.
Experience creating a student-centered and inclusive learning and mentoring environment.
Research mentoring experience, including working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience or potential in providing program- and department-level service.
Supervisory experience in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Responsibilities

Teach graduate-level Applied Behavior Analysis coursework, including Concepts and Principles of ABA; Behavior Methods – Measurement and Experimental Evaluation of Behavior; and Special Topics or Autism Intervention classes.
Potentially teach undergraduate courses in Applied Behavior Analysis, including Behavioral Psychology and Therapy; Developmental Psychopathology; Advanced Inquiry courses in Applied Behavior Analysis; and Methods of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Hold weekly office hours.
Participate in faculty meetings.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.
Participate actively on the MS in ABA Graduate Program Committee.
Adhere to accreditation standards and graduate program requirements.
Potentially develop courses and update the curriculum.
Supervise graduate students.
Contribute to equitable academic outcomes through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.