Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis
Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis
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Job Title
Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior AnalysisAgency
Texas A&M University San AntonioDepartment
Department Of Counseling Health & KinesiologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
San Antonio TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
The Department of Counseling Health & Kinesiology is seeking applicants for a fulltime tenuretrack Assistant Professor position in our undergraduate and graduate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program to begin in Fall 2025.
Texas A&M UniversitySan Antonio (A&MSA)
Texas A&M UniversitySan Antonio is a contemporary university reflective of the diverse and heritagerich community it serves. Founded as the first upperdivision institution of higher education in South San Antonio A&MSA today is a comprehensive fouryear university offering affordable highquality education.
Since becoming a standalone university and from fall 2009 to fall 2022 enrollment grew 215 percent. The University currently serves more than 7300 students and has graduated more than 15300 alumni. The student body is 65.7 percent female and 77 percent Hispanic and approximately 73 percent of students are the first in their family to attend college.
Through the Universitys 37 undergraduate degrees and 19 graduate degrees students can pursue a wide variety of indemand fields such as education business information technology and cybersecurity criminology and biology. A&MSA prepares and empowers students with knowledge and marketable skills that prepare them for rewarding careers responsible global citizenship and lifelong learning.
Mission Statement
As a proud HispanicServing and MilitaryEmbracing Institution with a predominantly firstgeneration student population Texas A&M UniversitySan Antonio transforms lives and our community by delivering a quality higher education experience that is accessible and inclusive and by empowering students for academic success rewarding careers and engaged global citizenship.
Applicants must be Board Certified Behavior Analysts have documented teaching experience at the University level and have documented experience as a behavior analyst.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the ABA degree programs. Primary teaching responsibility consist of 6 courses per academic year 3/3 load) and the possibility for summer teaching. Faculty members will also be expected to supervise practicum students. Quality performance will be expected in teaching. Responsibilities also include working collaboratively with other colleagues in the Department the College of Education and Human Development and the University as well as with community partners. In addition the successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda. Work hours depend on course schedule and teaching assignments may include day night and/or weekend courses.
A highly qualified candidate will have experience in studentcentered learning community engagement and/or working with majority Latinx student populations. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an active commitment to including underserved underrepresented and/or marginalized populations in their research teaching mentoring and/or service.
Required Education and Experience:
Doctoral degree in ABA special education psychology or a related field by August 1 2025 (ABD will not be considered)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Prior teaching experience in a university setting
Applied experience providing ABA services
Demonstrated ability to effectively address the educational needs of firstgeneration students with a strong commitment to supporting the Universitys endeavor to excel as a Hispanic and Military Serving Institution.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Possess or be eligible for Texas Licensure (Licensed Behavior Analyst
A record of scholarly productivity commensurate with level of experience
A record of extramural funding commensurate with level of experience
Teaching experience at the graduate level in behavior analytic courses verified or accredited by ABAI
Teaching experience at the undergraduate level in behavior analytic courses verified or accredited by ABAI
Experience mentoring and supervising students in ABA
Experience with educational technology and distance learning
Experience providing ABA services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder
Experience providing ABA services in schools
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to complete tasks and work cooperatively with others.
Strong selfdiscipline and ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively with faculty staff students and community partners.
Ability to interact with students from all backgrounds.
Application Process
Please make sure to provide the following documents:
Cover Letter addressing required education and experience and preferred qualifications
Current curriculum vitae
3 Professional References
The review of applications will begin immediately and the position is open until filled. To ensure the fullest consideration please submit your materials no later than November 17 2024.
Please address questions about the position to:
Dr. Berenice de la Cruz Search Committee Chair and ABA Inaugural Program Coordinator
For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website please use the following link:
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All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
