Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis

ABU DHABI UNIVERSITY; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis. The role involves teaching PG-level courses, supervising research projects, and contributing to program development in a vibrant academic environment. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in ABA or a related field and possess relevant teaching experience. The position is expected to start in February 2026.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis or closely related field.
• BCBA-D credential or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching experience in ABA.

Responsibilities

• Teach PG-level courses in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Supervise student research and practicum placements.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Supervision

Curriculum Development

Educational Technology

Education

Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology

BCBA-D credential

Tools

Blackboard Ultra

Digital learning platforms

Job description

Organisation/Company ABU DHABI UNIVERSITY Research Field Arts Educational sciences History Philosophy Religious sciences Language sciences Literature Mathematics Communication sciences Physics Chemistry Environmental science Geosciences Political sciences Psychological sciences Sociology Ethics in social sciences Geography Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Canada Application Deadline 19 Dec 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

College ofArts, Educationand Social Sciences

Department of Social Sciences

Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis (Full-time)

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been dedicated to offering internationally benchmarked undergraduate and postgraduate programs and has become one of the region’s leading centers of academic excellence. We have a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population of around 6,000 students from over 60 nationalities enrolled in 32 undergraduate programs and 24 postgraduate programs, including our prestigious DBA. ADU is the only private higher education institution in the UAE and the region to receive international accreditation and institutional recognition from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges: Senior College and University Commission – WSCUC.

The College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences (CAESS) provides general education courses for all undergraduate students, in addition to a portfolio of specialized undergraduate and postgraduate programs in education and social sciences: BA in Psychology, BA in International Relations, BA in Mass Communication (Arabic and English), BA in Video Game Design, Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Teaching (English), Med in Educational Technologies and AI, MA in Digital Communication and Technology, MEd in Educational Leadership, Ph.D. in Education, and our newly launchedMA in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis (Full-time)

Department of Social Sciences,College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences (Abu Dhabi/Al Ain)

We are seeking qualified and experienced academics in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis to support the launch and delivery of our MA in ABA program, designed to meet international training and practice standards in behavior analysis.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach PG-level courses in Applied Behavior Analysis across one or more campuses (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai).
• Supervise student research projects, theses, and practicum placements in applied settings.
• Conduct regular course updates and assist in program accreditation and curriculum development.
• Provide academic advising, mentoring, and fieldwork supervision to graduate students.
• Contribute to professional development activities, departmental service, and college initiatives.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish annually in peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed journals.

Program Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Analysis, or Psychology with specialization in Behavior Analysis from an accredited higher education institution.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral (BCBA-D) credential (or BCBA with evidence of doctoral-level training in ABA).
• Minimum 3 years of post-Ph.D. academic and/or clinical teaching experience in ABA at an accredited higher education institution.
• Active research agenda and track record of academic publishing (Scopus-indexed preferred).
• Experience with educational technology (Blackboard Ultra, digital learning platforms, knowledge of AI apps in education is an advantage).
• Demonstrated ability to supervise graduate students in applied research and practicum/fieldwork settings.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• International experience in higher education teaching or program development in ABA.
• Experience with accreditation processes related to behavior analysis education and training.
• Strong network in professional behavior analysis organizations and applied practice sites.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The post is afull-time faculty position, and the selected candidate is expected to join inFebruary 2026.