Adjunct Faculty - Applied Behavior Analysis - DC Campus

The Chicago School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 12,543 - 17,186; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Chicago School in Washington D.C. is looking for qualified candidates to fill adjunct faculty positions for its M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Applied Behavior Analysis. Courses will be taught bi-weekly on weekends during Spring, Fall, and Summer semesters.

Ideal candidates will hold a doctoral degree, possess BCBA certification, and have a strong commitment to academic excellence. The position offers competitive compensation at $1,124–$1,540 per credit, along with a range of benefits including paid time off and medical insurance.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in ABA curriculum through discussion and assignments.
• Create and maintain course syllabus.
• Develop and maintain Canvas course shells.
• Run course meetings during all scheduled meeting dates.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students.
• Participate on thesis committees if appointed.

Skills

BCBA (BCBA-D preferred)

Teaching experience (3+ years preferred)

Strong commitment to academic excellence, research, community service, and diversity

Exemplary professional experience

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Introduction

Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is an independent professional graduate school with a dynamic student body and 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 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.

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.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications.

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. Our competitive benefits include paid time‑off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.