Assistant Professor, Behavior Analysis & Special Education

MePA; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Illinois University’s Department of Special and Early Education (SEED) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Behavior Analysis beginning August 16, 2027. The position focuses on teaching BCBA certification and licensure coursework, conducting an active research program, mentoring students, and contributing to service within the department and university.

The role includes teaching courses in behavior analysis and special education, pursuing scholarly work, and

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate by time of appointment or ABD with defense date
• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential
• Evidence of ability to publish research and present at professional meetings
• Minimum of three years full-time experience as a behavior analyst or teacher delivering research-based behavioral instruction
• Experience working with diverse populations in professional settings
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across viewpoints and teams
• Expertise in translating research to practice
• Experience with grant development and management

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in behavior analysis and special education
• Engage in scholarly activities (research, publications, presentations, grant‑writing)
• Advance department, college, and university goals
• Participate in student recruitment and retention initiatives and curricular development
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students in clinical, field, and internship settings

Skills

Research publication

Academic writing

Collaboration across diverse groups

Data collection and analysis

Grant development

Education

Doctorate in Special Education or Behavior Analysis (psychology)

BCBA credential

Job description

Northern Illinois University’s Department of Special and Early Education (SEED) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Behavior Analysis beginning August 16, 2027. The position focuses on teaching BCBA certification and licensure coursework, conducting an active research program, mentoring students, and contributing to service within the department and university.

The role includes teaching courses in behavior analysis and special education, pursuing scholarly work, and