Associate Teaching Professor, Educational Specialities

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r**Associate Teaching Professor, Educational Specialities**

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rNorthern Arizona University

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r****Special Information****

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to
  
  

complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility

with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are

rare.

• Position is located on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus.
  
  

****About the Department/College****

The Department of Educational Specialties (ESP) is part of the College

of Education (COE) and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in

applied behavior analysis, special education, bilingual and

multicultural education, career and technical education, and educational

technology. Courses are designed with flexibility in mind to support

students as they balance work, family, and academic responsibilities,

and coursework is directly connected to the knowledge and skills

required in applied settings. The Department of Educational Specialties

prepares professionals to meet the needs of all learners in today\'s

classrooms and communities. As a core faculty member, the successful

candidate will be involved in teaching, accreditation, and programmatic

decision-making for the graduate programs in ABA.

**About the Position**

The Department of Educational Specialties is seeking a full-time,

career- track (non-tenure) faculty position beginning Fall 2026 to

coordinate the MEd in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive

Behavior Support (PBS) Graduate Certificate programs. The successful

candidate will teach asynchronous online courses for students preparing

to take the national exam to become BCBAs, as well as lead the process

of securing professional association accreditation to meet the BACB\'s

2032 Pathway 1 requirements. We are interested in candidates who have

experience providing behavior analytic services and have mentored and

supervised others providing interventions based on the science of ABA.

We Encourage Applications From Candidates Who Have Experience With

accreditation and program leadership.

This position is located on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus.

**Responsibilities Include**

• Teach online graduate classes in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and
  
  

Positive Behavior Support (PBS).

• Coordinate the MEd in ABA and PBSGraduate Certificate programs
  
  

preparing future BCBAs to address the market demand for professional

practitioners in the field.

• Lead the process of securing professional association accreditation
  
  

for the MEd in ABA program to fulfill the BACB\'s 2032 Pathway 1

requirements.

• Recruit and advise students in the ABA and PBS programs while
  
  

teaming with other university departments to promote the admission

and matriculation of students.

• Participate in the development and management of quality assessment
  
  

within the program.

• Collaborate with other faculty to promote innovation and continuous
  
  

improvement in course content and pedagogy.

• Fulfill service responsibilities to the department, college,
  
  

university, and profession.

**Minimum Qualifications**

Educational Requirements

• 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 plan to have their
  
  

degree by the start date.

Qualifications And Experience

• PhD or terminal degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special
  
  

Education, or Related Field

A current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential

\[BCBA-D preferred\].

• Online teaching experience (can include college teaching as a
  
  

graduate assistant).

• Clinical and supervisory experience as a practicing behavior
  
  

analyst.

• \*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be
  
  

used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.*

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into teaching including
  
  

experience with online delivery of higher education and associated

support systems.

• Experience with program development and assessment toward
  
  

accreditation.

• Ability/experience or strong interest in recruiting, advising, and
  
  

mentoring graduate students.

• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate level courses in
  
  

applied behavior analysis (in-person, blended, or online).

• Experience supervising and training students in the process of
  
  

applying to take the national exam.

• Experience in networking/collaborating within and across disciplines
  
  

within the profession.

• Demonstrated efficacy in working with people with a rich variety of
  
  

perspectives and appreciation for the diversity of rural and

southwest communities.

• Experience promoting community engagement, educational justice,
  
  

and/or equitable access to contextually appropriate behavioral

interventions.

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**

Essential Work Competencies

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