Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor - Applied Behavior Analysis #605943

The Department of Educational Specialties (ESP) is seeking to fill a non-tenure track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor level with expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at the Flagstaff Mountain campus beginning in August 2022.  The position is a 9-month non-tenure track faculty line with the opportunity for summer teaching. Candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to excellence to teaching diverse students in higher education.

The Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Graduate Certificate program is an ABAI Verified Course Sequence (VCS) for the 5th edition Task List of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. The 21-unit online program is taken by individuals across the United States who want to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst®. The PBS courses can be completed as a stand-alone certificate program or as part of the M.Ed. in Special Education (Non-Certification), M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Non-Certification), or Ed.S. in School Psychology. The graduate-level courses are 100% online and asynchronous to maximize opportunities for students to achieve their educational and career goals.

Responsibilities:

  1. Teach online graduate classes in Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Support in the VCS
  2. Collaborate with other faculty in updating, revising, and delivering high-quality online coursework
  3. Recruit and advise students in the PBS program while working collaboratively with university departments to promote the admission and matriculation of students
  4. Fulfill service responsibilities to the department, college, university, and the profession
  5. Assist with the development and implementation of goals and strategies related to the Positive Behavior Support Graduate Certificate program as delineated by ABAI and NAU policies and practices
  6. Participate in the development and management of a quality assessment within the Positive Behavior Support Graduate Certificate
  7. Collaborate with the VCS coordinator to maintain ABAI verification and explore ABAI accreditation

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates for the Assistant Clinical Professor position MUST have:

1. An earned doctorate in Special Education, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis or related field from a regionally accredited institution. ABD candidates may be considered only if they will have their degree by the start date.

2. A current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential.

3. Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into teaching including experience with online delivery of higher education and associated support systems (can include college teaching as a graduate assistant).

Application Deadline: This position will be open until filled or closed.  Review of applications will begin on February 7, 2022.

Please see nau.jobs for full job descriptions and details on how to apply online!  NAU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.