Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis
Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis
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Job Description
Overview
The Opportunity
National Louis University (NLU) located in Chicago IL seeks an Applied Behavior Analysis fulltime faculty member to join its rapidlyexpanding College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences program.
About NLU
National Louis University (NLU) is looking to honor its past while defining a bold new future as a contemporary comprehensive university that prepares diverse students for sustained professional success with a deep commitment to Access Excellence Innovation and Equity. We are a pioneering community that uses innovation to improve outcomes. NLU questions the status quo and strives to adapt and evolve with the changing needs of its students. We are a community that cares about each other and our students and we work collaboratively tirelessly and quickly to advance change in the service of students. We have a long venerable history but we are not typical. We seek to solve intractable social issues through education; we believe we have not succeeded until graduates achieve sustainable career related employment; and we foster a culture that promotes failing fast so that we may constantly improve our work.
Founded in 1886 National Louis University is a private notforprofit university offering over 70 programs from shortterm certificate through the doctoral level across its five colleges. The University serves over 10000 students per year and has experienced unprecedented growth over the last several years. Most students are from Illinois but the University also attracts students from throughout the U.S. and from around the world who take advantage of campus based blended and online programming.
NLU is located in the center of Chicagos downtown loop across the street from the Art Institute in an area which has been recognized as Americas largest campus with over 25 institutions and 50000 students attending a college across the city. In addition the University has two suburban locations and a Florida regional campus.
Essential Responsibilities
This is a tenmonth fulltime oneyear appointment (with the potential to extend) as an Assistant Professor position with assigned professional responsibilities for teaching scholarship and service. We are looking for a collaborative dedicated studentcentered colleague who will help serve our students in the following ways:
Principal Duties:
- Teach graduate level courses in Basic and Applied Behavior Analysis delivered on campus with additional weekly online modules
- Contribute to curriculum design and course revision based on student performance and new developments in research and practice
- Advise and supervise student thesis research
- Engage in our mentorship program which includes preparing students to maintain academic success pass the BCBA exam and achieve their professional goals
- Contribute to curricular and programmatic assessment to promote continuous improvement of student outcomes
- Assist with or initiate the development of additional programmatic opportunities
- Engage with the campus community and broader behavior analytic community
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree (PhD PsyD EdD) in Applied Behavior Analysis or closely related field and completion of a behavior analytic thesis or dissertation; ABD may be considered
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst Doctoral (BCBAD)
- Record of effective teaching in graduate behavior analysis courses
- Record of advising graduatelevel student research
- Experience in the professional practice of behavior analysis especially from diverse practice backgrounds
- Experience in providing supervision and training in accordance with BACB Field Experience Requirements
- Experience in using technology in teaching and assessment
- Record of engagement in professional organizations/associations
- Professionalism in and demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations
NLU Inclusion Statement:
National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community advancing access and equity and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity equity and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities age ethnicity gender (identity and expression) race religion sexual orientation socioeconomic status and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives innovative contributions and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.
Compensation and Benefits
At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits including but not limited to Health Insurance benefits Retirement benefits Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding fulltime faculty benefits can be found here.
NLU Faculty salaries are based on rank within each college. The ranges for each rank for the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences are listed below:
2024 CPBS 10Month Faculty Salary Ranges
Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law including but not limited to: budgetary considerations jobrelated knowledge/skills experience current/previous faculty rank market considerations tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees) and internal equity.
Application Instructions
Please Include the following with your Application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
Optional Additional Attachments:
- Teaching Philosophy
- Sample Syllabus
- Additional Licenses/Certifications
- Course Evaluations
- Letters of Recommendation
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