Assistant Professor of the Department of Special Education
Assistant Professor of the Department of Special Education
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Position Summary:
The Department of Special Education (DSE) in the College of Education (COE) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Special Education to join our dynamic studentcentered faculty. The position of tenuretrack Assistant Professor focusing on the ABA specialization is designed to provide the Department of Special Education with an emerging expert in the field that will collaborate with department faculty to solicit grant funding conduct research and publish peerreviewed articles as well as being a contributing member in the teaching of courses and service to the department college university the field and community. We are seeking a researcher that can support our efforts to become a Research 1 university and provide valuable input given the dramatic increases in enrollment in the Special Education M.Ed. program. The Assistant Professor will teach courses focused primarily at the masters and doctoral level on the ABA specialization (e.g. Applied Behavior Analysis Behavior Change and Management Strategies Behavior Analytic Teaching Behavior Assessment and Intervention Selection Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis Ethics in ABA and Behavior Analytic Supervision & Management).
Responsibilities
For this tenuretrack position we seek an applicant that can develop a strong record of research teaching and service. It is anticipated that an effective applicant will actively engage in publishing peerreviewed articles solicitation of external grant funding and presentation at local national and international conferences.
In terms of instruction the applicant will enhance develop and teach courses primarily for students in the M.Ed. and Ph.D. ABA specialization programs. This candidate must have the knowledge skills and disposition to teach across a variety of platforms (e.g. facetoface hybrid synchronous and asynchronous online). This candidate will also assist with preparing reports or responses to teacher preparation the Association for Behavior Analysis International Behavior Analyst Certification Board and other mandates (e.g. Florida Department of Education candidate completion rates University Intellectual Foundations Program reporting) and collaborating with special education faculty to revise course and curriculum content as necessary.
The new hire will work to promote the mission and goals of the Department College University by participating in faculty meetings and assigned department committees and working collaboratively and ethically with other faculty staff and students.
Description of Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University is classified as a high research activity institution and is on track to reach Research 1 university status in 2025. In 2017 FAU was designated a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). There are approximately 30000 students and more than 6500 faculty and staff. The main campus for the university is located in Boca Raton Florida and there are additional campus locations along the Atlantic Ocean in Ft. Lauderdale Davie Dania Beach and Jupiter FL. In addition the College oversees three highlyrated public laboratory schools whose threefold mission is to be a demonstration site for teacher education; develop curricula; and conduct research. These schools cover all levels of K12 education. The College also includes Pine Jog Environmental Education Center which provides extension services in environmental education to the Broward and Palm Beach County Schools and the broader community; and the Communication Disorders Clinic which offers diagnostic and treatment services for a wide variety of communication disorders.
Description of the Department of Special Education
The Department of Special Education provides leadership in our local state national and international communities in the areas of teaching research and service. Faculty and Department efforts promote researchbased practices that reflect changing societal needs of people with disabilities their families and the professionals and organizations who work with them. This is accomplished by bringing faculty students and members of our various communities together to improve the quality of education for all members of society. The Department of Special Education is deeply committed to a community of excellence and as such welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute to improving the quality of education for all members of an increasingly technological inclusive and global society.
Description of the Area
Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton Florida a tropical setting known for its culture and entertainment. The universitys main campus is less than three miles from the Atlantic Ocean and Boca Ratons beaches. The area around FAU is known for its nightlife trendy restaurants and culture.
The College of Education at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from various backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have:Earned doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field by August 1 2025;
A minimum of three years of practical and effective teaching experience as a special educator with students in grades PK12 or as an implementer of behavior analytic treatment in the home school and/or clinical setting;
Emerging evidence of scholarly activity (e.g. publications conference presentations) and external funding potential;
Ability to effectively teach and supervise students using innovative instructional approaches methods and technologies to deliver instruction across formats (e.g. eLearning hybrid courses);
Preferred Qualifications
Hold a BCBA or BCBAD certification or have taught behavior analytic coursework
Experience teaching in facetoface and online environments;
An emerging record of engagement in professional service and community engagement activities that align with the advancement of the field of special education.
Salary:
Commensurate with ExperienceCollege or Department:
College of EducationLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
N/AApplication Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources job website (https://fau/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAUs Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five 5 documents may be attached to your application. If more than five 5 documents are required for submission please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application please upload the following: 1 a cover letter; 2 current curriculum vitae; 3 a professional statement (no more than two doublespaced pages) that describes their underlying philosophy on teaching research and service; and 4 contact information (email address phone number) for three professional references that can speak to your experience with graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentorship scholarship and service to the field.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly for degrees from outside the United States the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts diplomas dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
As a Hispanicserving institution Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools a vibrant and safe community and a subtropical climate conductive to yearround outdoor activities.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation please call. 711
Employment Type
Full-Time
