Assistant Professor - Behavior Analysis

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Behavior Analysis (open area), beginning Fall 2027. The department seeks a colleague dedicated to high-quality training for clinicians, researchers, and instructors across BA programs.

Responsibilities include maintaining an active research program, seeking external funding, supervising graduate research, mentoring students, teaching courses in behavior analysis

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered; however, the Ph.D. must be conferred by August 1, 2027, to be eligible for employment.
• Demonstrated potential to maintain an active research program.
• Demonstrated potential to seek and obtain external research funding.
• Ability to supervise graduate student research.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in behavior analysis and psychology.
• Commitment to contributing to departmental, college, university, and professional service activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research program and seek external funding.
• Supervise graduate research and mentor doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in behavior analysis and psychology.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service.
• Maintain a 3:2 teaching load aligned with training and departmental needs.

Skills

Research program development

External funding acquisition

Graduate student supervision

Undergraduate/graduate teaching

Mentoring students

Education

Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a closely related field

ABD candidates considered; Ph.D. must be conferred by Aug 1, 2027

Job description

Assistant Professor - Behavior Analysis

College: College of Science and Engineering - 323College

Dept/School: Psychology - 32431

Vacancy Number: 16F-803

Position Number: 728

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Department of Psychology within the College of Science andEngineering at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-trackAssistant Professor position in Behavior Analysis (open area),beginning Fall 2027.

We seek a colleague committed to providing the highest qualitytraining to the next generation of clinicians, researchers, andinstructors in behavior analysis. The successful candidate willcontribute primarily to our Bachelor's, Master's (ABAI-accredited),and Doctoral (ABAI-accredited) programs in Applied BehaviorAnalysis, joining a faculty whose work spans basic, translational,and applied areas.

Applicants from all areas of teaching and research interest arewelcome. The department is particularly interested in scholarshipsthat complement or expand its strengths, including work thatbridges basic and translational research questions.

Responsibilities include maintaining an active research program;seeking external and internal research funding; supervisinggraduate research; mentoring doctoral, master's, and undergraduatestudents; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in behavioranalysis and psychology; and contributing to departmental,university, and professional service. Research-active facultytypically maintain a 3:2 teaching load, with courses aligned withthe candidate's training and departmental needs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a closely relatedfield. Please note: ABD candidates will beconsidered; however, the Ph.D. must beconferred by August 1, 2027, to be eligible foretployment.
• Demonstrated potential to maintain an active researchprogram.
• Demonstrated potential to seek and obtain external researchfunding.
• Ability to supervise graduate student research.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in behavioranalysis and psychology.
• Commitment to contributing to departmental, college,university, and professional service activities.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &Experience:

• Teaching and research interests in behavior analysis thatcomplement or expand the department's existing strengths.
• Scholarship that bridges basic and translational researchquestions.
• Face-to-face teaching experience preferred. Commitment tohigh-quality training and individualized mentoring of doctoral,master's, and undergraduate students.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The UNCW Department of Psychology supports undergraduate study inpsychology, including an interdisciplinary minor in AppliedBehavior Analysis and Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, andgraduate education at the master's and doctoral levels. Thedepartment emphasizes close faculty-student collaboration,supervised research, applied learning, and service learning.

The Applied Behavior Analysis concentrations in the master's anddoctoral programs are accredited by the Association for BehaviorAnalysis International Accreditation Board. Graduate cohorts areintentionally small, and faculty typically mentor two to fourgraduate students at a time. The master's and doctoral programsrequire empirical thesis and dissertation research, allowingstudents to contribute directly to faculty research programs.

The Applied Behavior Analysis graduate program was recognized in2017 by the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis forits enduring contributions to the field, and its graduatesroutinely achieve a 100% first-time pass rate on theBoard-Certified Behavior Analyst examination.

The department emphasizes applied learning experiences at thegraduate and undergraduate levels and strongly values thecontribution of basic and applied research to advance the field ofpsychology.

Department information: https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/cse/departments/psychology/

College/School Information:

The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programsleading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, aswell as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and oceansciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, andmarine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offerscombined bachelor's/master's degree programs in informationtechnology/computer science and information systems, computerscience/computer science and information systems, and B.S. inmathematics/M.S. in mathematics. To implement its academicprograms, the college provides instruction and researchopportunities in the natural and behavioral sciences, informationtechnology, data science, computer science, mathematics,pre-engineering, and engineering. The eight academic departments inthe college provide courses of study in each of these areas, inaddition to interdepartmental programs in information technology,cybersecurity, and digital arts. A 2+2 in engineering; and 3+2programs in computer science and electrical or computerengineering; and physics and electrical engineering, are alsooffered in the college. Post-baccalaureate certificate programs inenvironmental studies, applied statistics, and geographicinformation science are also available.

CSE students work with distinguished faculty and scientists, usecutting edge technology, and conduct impactful research.Faculty-directed research projects empower CSE students to applywhat they learn inside the classroom and laboratory to real-worldsituations and prepares them for a variety of careers or advancedstudy.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastaluniversity, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment toputting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff,delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging itsunique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarlyexcellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academicexperience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinkingand reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinaryinnovation.

A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers afull range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as wellas doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learningoptions, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSNprogram, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for workingprofessionals, and the nation's first bachelor's degree programfocused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarlyactivities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "DoctoralUniversities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University)by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of HigherEducation.

Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its presentlocation in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acrecampus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historicdowntown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture anddesignated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport(ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic andabroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since1969.

Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offenderbackground checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motorvehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the UnitedStates.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Questions regarding the application process can be directed toChristy Langdon ([e-mail]), while questionsregarding the position can be directed to the Search CommitteeChair, Dr.Carole Van Camp ([e-mail]).

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 10/14/2026

Job Close Date: 11/16/2026

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, genderidentity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexualorientation, political affiliation, veteran status, militaryservice member status, genetic information, or relationship toother university constituents - except where sex, age, or abilityrepresent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications orwhere marital status is a statutorily established eligibilitycriterion for State funded employee benefit programs.