Instructor of Applied Behavior Analysis

Florida Institute of Technology•Melbourne, FL

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Instructor of Applied Behavior Analysis will work directly with the ABA Online program to support students’ success and instructor management within the program, including certificate and master’s programs. The instructor will conduct synchronous online instructional meetings, and facilitate student learning via student engagement and discussion. They will also provide substitute coverage for ABA Online instructors who must miss a scheduled class meeting due to an unforseen emergency and when other coverage options are not possible. Instructors will also assist Lead Instructors with course management, conduct reviews of proctoring software, and support future mentor and advising initiatives for student success. Flexible scheduling, including working evenings and weekends, may be required. Successful candidates are expected to: The Full-Time Lead Instructional Manager position involves leading a team of instructors to deliver and evaluate courses offered by the ABA Online Institute. Based on course and student outcomes, Lead Instructional Managers will collaborate with the Program Chair to improve student performance and satisfaction. The primary duties of the Lead Instructional Manager involve course management and student support. They will also provide substitute coverage for ABA Online instructors who must miss a scheduled class meeting due to an unforeseen emergency and when other coverage options are not possible. Flexible scheduling, including working nights and weekends, may be necessary. Teach assigned sections (up to 40 credit hours of instruction) for the ABA Online program. This includes conducting all online meetings as scheduled and ensuring they start and end on time; preparing teaching materials; promoting student engagement; responding to student messages; entering student attendance; and monitoring student progress. Provide support in class coverage when a substitute instructor is needed, when availability and previous training in the course material align. Provide academic support for lead instructors and students. Respond to student and instructor questions and escalated issues, assist with grading tasks, and review proctored assessment recordings. Monitor and respond to student questions on the course discussion board. Conduct open office hours and/or exam review sessions for students, supervise student mentoring by doctoral students or senior master's students Support other faculty members in tasks related to obtaining and maintaining accreditation of the ABA Online program. Work remotely, including evenings and weekends, and attend on-campus meetings up to 6 times per year.

Requirements

Maintain certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral Level (BCBA-D) in good standing.
University teaching experience.
Ph.D. degree in a related field.

Nice To Haves

History of research and publication.
Experience with learning management systems and virtual communication technology.

Responsibilities

Conduct synchronous online instructional meetings.
Facilitate student learning via student engagement and discussion.
Provide substitute coverage for ABA Online instructors who must miss a scheduled class meeting due to an unforseen emergency and when other coverage options are not possible.
Assist Lead Instructors with course management.
Conduct reviews of proctoring software.
Support future mentor and advising initiatives for student success.
Teach assigned sections (up to 40 credit hours of instruction) for the ABA Online program.
Conduct all online meetings as scheduled and ensuring they start and end on time.
Prepare teaching materials.
Promote student engagement.
Respond to student messages.
Enter student attendance.
Monitor student progress.
Provide support in class coverage when a substitute instructor is needed, when availability and previous training in the course material align.
Provide academic support for lead instructors and students.
Respond to student and instructor questions and escalated issues.
Assist with grading tasks.
Review proctored assessment recordings.
Monitor and respond to student questions on the course discussion board.
Conduct open office hours and/or exam review sessions for students.
Supervise student mentoring by doctoral students or senior master's students.
Support other faculty members in tasks related to obtaining and maintaining accreditation of the ABA Online program.