Full-time Assistant Professor or Professor of Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis - Remote

National University•Remote, California, CA

7d•$66,560 - $84,360•Remote

About The Position

The Department of Applied Behavior Analysis, School Psychology, and Educational Counseling (ASPEC), in the Sanford College of Education at National University, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor or Professor of Practice specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate or show potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and a commitment to serving the University’s diverse adult student body. The role works with faculty and administration on program strategies that support program quality, student engagement, and student success. The candidate will improve BACB Pathway 2-aligned graduate coursework, mentor students, complete coursework attestation, and advance the program through scholarship and service. The position includes teaching and developing online or onsite courses across ABA topics, maintaining subject-matter and pedagogical expertise, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and ensuring course and program practices meet compliance and accreditation standards. The faculty member will also maintain a scholarship agenda appropriate to a teaching university, pursue professional growth, and contribute to curriculum oversight, shared governance, committees, program meetings, advisory boards, and community activities. A background check is required. Travel is required at least once annually to attend the annual Commencement ceremony, if held onsite. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of online and/or onsite teaching experience for a diverse student body. The position is remote in the USA, with an annual salary range of $66,560 to $84,360; offers are commensurate with qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. National University describes its employee benefits as comprehensive well-being benefits for employees and their families, with details available on its benefits website.

Requirements

For Assistant Professor rank: terminal degree (Ph.D., EdD, or PsyD) in Applied Behavioral Analysis or a related discipline.
For Professor of Practice rank: master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis or a related discipline.
For Professor of Practice rank: at least 10 years of professional experience, evidence of significant professional achievement, and at least 3 years of teaching or training experience.
Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing.
Background check required.
Commitment to serving a diverse adult student body.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in ABA, additionally preferred for candidates qualifying for Assistant Professor rank.

Responsibilities

Teach and develop online or onsite courses in behaviorism and philosophical foundations; concepts and principles of behavior analysis; measurement, data display, and interpretation; experimental design; ethics and professional issues; behavior assessment; behavior-change procedures; intervention selection and implementation; personnel supervision and management; and professional practice in ABA.
Maintain pedagogical and subject-matter expertise in the instructor’s field.
Create an inclusive and positive learning environment for diverse learners.
Ensure course and program practices align with compliance and accreditation standards.
Adhere to National University’s academic integrity policy.
Maintain a productive scholarship agenda suitable to a teaching university and engage in scholarly activities for professional growth.
Participate in professional development as outlined in faculty policies.
Participate in curriculum oversight, shared governance, and the student experience.
Serve on program, department, school, college, or university committees and engage in community activities that promote program outreach and University goals.
Participate in program meetings and advisory boards to integrate best practices and strategic initiatives.
Continuously improve BACB Pathway 2-aligned graduate coursework, mentor students, and complete coursework attestation.
Work with faculty and administration on programmatic strategies supporting program quality, student engagement, and success.
Attend the annual Commencement ceremony, if held onsite, requiring travel at least once annually.