Assistant Professor Clinical in The Department of Special Education

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The Department of Special Education at the University of Utah seeks an outstanding individual for a Program Coordinator position in our Applied Behavior Analysis ABA program area. We are seeking an individual who has experience developing and teaching ABA coursework in various online formats extensive knowledge of requirements for BCBA certification and an understanding of requirements for program accreditation processes. Initially this faculty member will play a key role in the development and launch of the new ABA online masters program. Responsibilities will include: 1 collaborating with ABA faculty to develop and teach online coursework 2 serve as ABAI verified course sequence coordinator 3 lead collaboration with UOnline marketing and instructional design teams 4 support efforts towards program accreditation and 5 advise graduate students including serving as chair of student masters project committees. Following the program launch we anticipate opportunities for this individual to engage in independent and collaborative research and engage in service that emphasizes partnerships within the University as well as with schools and organizations in the community. The Department of Special Education is aligned with the University of Utahs mission to engage multiple communities to support improvements in quality of life outcomes for children and students including those with and at risk for disabilities. In addition to academic program leadership job responsibilities will include departmental college and university service and engagement in key state and national professional societies and organizations to further the mission of our leadership preparation programs. This position is a ninemonth nontenuretrack faculty position to begin by July 1 2024. Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in behavior analysis special education or a closely related field by August 15 2024. Active BCBA or BCBA D certification Experience in the design and teaching of online coursework related to applied behavior analysis Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collegial and collaborative relationships with faculty staff students and members of the community Experience working with university students K12 students and families from a wide range of cultural linguistic racial gender identity sexual orientation socioeconomic and disability backgrounds and demonstrated commitment to the meaningful inclusion of individuals with disabilities in educational and related settings. Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of three years of experience in the assessment instruction and behavioral support of students with a range of disabilities in clinical public school and/or similar settings Demonstrated success in interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarship Experience providing supervision to preservice behavior analysts Salary and benefit package are competitive with other researchintensive universities. All applications must be submitted online via the University of Utah web site at . Do not send application materials directly to the department. As part of the application process you are required to upload: A letter of interest addressing experience interests qualifications and areas of specialization as they relate to the position announcement. A curriculum vita. Academic transcript from highest earned degree if applicant is currently completing doctoral degree or completed it within the last year. One sample of scholarly writing representing the applicants own scholarship. Teaching statement. Names titles addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals who can speak to the applicants teaching and service productivity and potential. File review will begin Feb 23rd and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair Dr. Kathleen StricklandCohen at . Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains the University of Utah is the states flagship research institution and emphasizes exceptional scholarship quality teaching and professional service. The university serves over 32000 students from across the U.S. and the world with over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level including law and medicine. Known for its proximity to seven worldclass ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus the University of Utah encourages an active holistic lifestyle innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students faculty and business leaders. Salt Lake City is a vibrant major metropolitan area with a diverse multicultural population and numerous cultural and outdoor activities.