Adjunct Faculty, Applied Behavior Analysis Program CSOE (Remote Teaching Position)

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Our Mission:
Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

Our Vision:
An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

Position Summary:

The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an 18-month program designed for working adults. The ABA Program mission is to prepare students to be professionally competent compassionate ethical practitioners of applied behavior analysis who work with individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Adjunct Faculty are scholars and professionals who teach in their area(s) of specialization and expertise. The primary affiliation of adjunct faculty is not with the university.

We are hiring adjunct professors to design the following courses:
Specific Courses:

Winter Term (Jan 13 2025 May 4 2025)

ABA60040: Behavioral Skill Assessments & Evidence-Based Instruction
Description: This course introduces common behavior analytic skill assessments and instructional strategies for individuals with disabilities. Students will learn how to assess individuals areas of strength and needs and deliver evidence-based instructional strategies based on assessment results and other considerations. Students will gain competence in applying evidence-based instructional strategies to the development of communication adaptive academic leisure social and vocational skills.

ABA60050: Functional Behavior Assessments & Interventions for Safety-Related Behaviors
Description: This course provides information about functional behavior assessment and intervention strategies to reduce behaviors related to safety (e.g. aggression self-harm elopement) and increase positive behavioral repertoires. Students will gain competence in selecting applying and recommending interventions that are functionally equivalent to behaviors of concern across multiple settings.

March term (March 9 2026-May 10 2026)
ABA60020: Behavior Measurement and Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis*
Description: In this course students will learn about basic behavior measurement and research methodologies used inapplied behavior analysis with an emphasis on single-case research designs. Students will develop competence inmeasurement graphic representation and data-based decision making. They will learn about single case researchdesigns (e.g. multiple baseline ABAB) by analyzing and critiquing data from SCRD studies. The course will place a strongemphasis on socially valid research and the protection of human subjects.

ABA60030: Ethics & Professionalism in Applied Behavior Analysis*
Description: This course covers the ethical and professional practice of applied behavior analysis. Students will learnabout the ethical principles and professional codes upheld in the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. They will learn howto use these ethical principles codes and other cultural legal and professional considerations to guide their ethicaldecision making. The course will also provide opportunities for students to practice engaging in difficult but commonprofessional conversations.

May Term (May 4 2026-July 5 2026)
ABA60000: Theory & Philosophy of Behavior Analysis*
Description: This course examines the historical theoretical and philosophical foundations of behaviorism and behavior analysis. Students will develop a conceptual understanding of key theories used to explain human behavior withemphasis on the principles underlying behavior analytic practice. The course also provides an overview of the historicalevolution of behavior analysis and its impact on contemporary applications.

ABA60010: Basic Principles of Behavior*
Description: This course explores basic principles of behavior. Students will gain competence in using behavior analyticterminology and an understanding of how these principles can be applied to reduce unsafe behaviors promote skillacquisition foster self-determination and improve quality of life within diverse cultural contexts.

ABA60040: Behavioral Skill Assessments & Evidence-Based Instruction
Description: This course introduces common behavior analytic skill assessments and instructional strategies forindividuals with disabilities. Students will learn how to assess individuals areas of strength and needs and deliverevidence-based instructional strategies based on assessment results and other considerations. Students will gaincompetence in applying evidence-based instructional strategies to the development of communication adaptiveacademic leisure social and vocational skills.

ABA60050: Functional Behavior Assessments & Interventions for Safety-Related Behaviors
Description: This course provides information about functional behavior assessment and intervention strategies toreduce behaviors related to safety (e.g. aggression self-harm elopement) and increase positive behavioral will gain competence in selecting applying and recommending interventions that are functionally equivalent
to behaviors of concern across multiple settings.

Starting Pay: $39 Hourly

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Doctoral or Master degree in Psychology Special Education ABA or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Appropriate experience in the areas(s) of specialization and expertise. At least three (3) years of experience as a School Psychologist. Educational Psychologist through the BBS (LEP) is preferred.

Skills:

• Proficient computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
• The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.
• The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines.
• The drive to encourage direct hold accountable and guide candidates toward task completion.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and Alliant employees as well as the Registrars Office and various academic departments.
• Culturally humble and ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse people.
• Highly motivated focused and results oriented.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions and to maintain confidentiality.
• Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Duties & Responsibilities: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions).

• Design graduate-level ABA courses that align with program learning outcomes and the BACB 6th Edition Test Outline Content.
• Develop syllabi instructional materials and assessments that reflect adult learning principles and best online teaching practices.
• Create asynchronous learning content.
• Collaboration with the Program Director university instructional designers and other faculty to ensure high quality consistent course content.
• Ensure all course content upholds professional and ethical requirements of the behavior analytic community.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Direct Reports: None.

Indirect Reports: None.

Contact Responsibility:

Internal: Interacts with Program Director to receive support and guidance throughout the instructional term. Main communication is between Adjunct Faculty and currently enrolled candidates.

External: None.

Primary Work Location Hours & Travel Requirements:

Office Location: Remote

Work Hours: N/A

Travel: None

Work Environment:

This is a fully remote position with faculty choosing their own environment to teach in.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to execute those physical activities required to perform the essential functions including but not limited to regular sitting and being mobile; continual communicating; regular keyboarding; regular reading of both print and digital material; and all other activities required to perform essential functions.

Compliance:

Responsible to perform all work in a manner that complies with the organization policies applicable regulations applicable standards of professional performance or other recognized laws or requirements as these policies regulations standards laws or requirements relate to the position.

Responsible to participate and support in the organizational compliance activities and to take appropriate action in reporting issues related to compliance.

Responsible to perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner that complies with the Alliant International University Mission Values and Pillars if applicable.

Background Check Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information:
Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant International University prohibits unlawful discrimination harassment or retaliation in its educational programs services and activities and in employment practices including but not limited to internal promotions training opportunities for advancement terminations relationships with outside vendors use of contractors and consultants and in its admission or access thereto on the basis of race ethnicity national origin or descent color creed religion sex age marital status disability (including physical disease psychiatric or psychological disability) medical condition pregnancy veteran status sexual orientation gender identification or expression hair style or texture associated with race or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women people of color people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs services and activities consistent with applicable federal state and local laws regulations and orders.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a persons identity and authorization to work in the United States which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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Company:Alliant International University Inc.

Country:United States of America

State/Region:California

City: San Diego

Postal Code:92131

Job ID:284510