Adjunct Faculty - Applied Behavior Analysis - DC Campus

The Chicago School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,124 - 1,540; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Chicago School invites qualified candidates for adjunct faculty positions in our ABA programs (MS and PhD). Courses include BACB®-approved MS course sequence and meet BACB® Task List requirements. Classes are held on weekends at the Washington D.C.

campus, bi-weekly, across 15 weeks in Spring/Fall and 8 weeks in Summer. Responsibilities include engaging students, creating syllabi, managing Canvas shells, running sessions, and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification (BCBA-D preferred).
• Teaching experience (3+ years preferred).
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, research, community service, and diversity.
• Exemplary professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in ABA curriculum through discussion and assignments as outlined in the course syllabi.
• Create and maintain course syllabus.
• Develop and maintain Canvas course shells, including all relevant course materials and assignments.
• Run course meetings during all scheduled meeting dates.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students as necessary throughout the semester.
• Adjust professors may participate on thesis committees at their discretion and the appointment of the Department Chair.

Skills

BCBA

Teaching experience

Diversity commitment

Academic excellence

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Job Description

Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is an independent professional graduate school with a dynamic student body and a professionally accomplished faculty. Our curriculum and training opportunities prepare graduates to deliver outstanding professional services emphasizing the ability to understand and work with diverse populations.

Position Summary

The ABA Department at the Washington D.C. campus is seeking highly qualified candidates for adjunct faculty positions in our M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis and Ph.D. Applied Behavior Analysis programs. We offer a wide range of coursework in ABA, including BACB®-approved M.S. course sequence that meets requirements for the BACB® 5th ed. Task List.

Courses are taught at the Washington D.C. campus on Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) on a bi‑weekly basis. Courses run 15 weeks during the Spring and Fall semesters, and 8 weeks during the Summer semester.

Principal Duties

• Engage students in ABA curriculum through discussion and assignments as outlined in the course syllabi. Provide students substantive feedback and respond to student questions and concerns in a timely manner. Maintain communication with department administration, faculty, and students.
• Create and maintain course syllabus
• Develop and maintain Canvas course shells, including all relevant course materials and assignment
• Run course meetings during all scheduled meeting dates
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students as necessary throughout the semester
• Adjust professors may participate on thesis committees at their discretion and the appointment of the Department Chair

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BCBA (BCBA-D preferred)
• Teaching experience (3+ years preferred)
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, research, community service, and diversity
• Exemplary professional experience

Position Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required

The department seeks an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness, professional development and scholarship, integrity and ethics, respect for diversity and pluralism, innovation, flexibility, and teamwork and collaboration. Candidates who will advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through their teaching, scholarship, and service are strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $1,124-1,540 per credit and may vary per course with student enrollment. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time‑off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.