Assistant Teaching Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7210169 (Ref.No. BSU41297)
Posted: January 24, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Special Education at Ball State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure line Assistant Teaching Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis with a desired start date of August 16, 2024. The Department of Special Education at Ball State University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Applied Behavior Analysis via distance education. The department also includes undergraduate programs in mild, severe/intense, deaf education, and early childhood special education. The department has seen significant growth in the MA in Applied Behavior Analysis with an Emphasis in Autism degree program over the last several years. The ABA/Autism program is a Verified Course Sequence. Primary responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels on Applied Behavior Analysis. Service on department, college, and university committees also is required.

The Department of Special Education welcomes applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Job Function:

The Department of Special Education at Ball State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure line Assistant Teaching Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis with a desired start date of August 16, 2024. The Department of Special Education at Ball State University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Applied Behavior Analysis via distance education. The department also includes undergraduate programs in mild, severe/intense, deaf education, and early childhood special education. The department has seen significant growth in the MA in Applied Behavior Analysis with an Emphasis in Autism degree program over the last several years. The ABA/Autism program is a Verified Course Sequence. Primary responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels on Applied Behavior Analysis. Service on department, college, and university committees also is required.

Minimum Experience:

A. Doctorate in Special Education, Psychology, or related field with a concentration in ABA.
B. Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential at time of employment.
C. Candidates for contract faculty searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Experience:

A. Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral Level (BCBA-D).
B. Experience teaching courses related to the experimental analysis of behavior.
C. Three or more years of post-certification experience working in the field of ABA.
D. Prior experience teaching graduate-level courses in an online format.
E. Active role in ABA-related professional associations.
F. On-campus presence



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