Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis

Ttusports; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

401k options

Educational benefits

Sick leave and holidays

Educational benefits

401k

Job summary

A higher education institution in Cookeville, TN is seeking an Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis. The role involves teaching graduate courses, supervising graduate students, and conducting research related to ABA. Applicants should possess an earned doctorate, BCBA certification, and a minimum of three years’ experience in the ABA field. The position is full-time, tenure-track, and starts on August 1, 2026. Competitive benefits and options for external funding research are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the ABA field.
• ABD candidates considered if degree is completed by August 1, 2026.
• Commitment to scholarly research and publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in ABA and supervise practicum students.
• Conduct research and participate in program development.
• Mentor graduate students and chair committees.

Skills

Collaboration with faculty and colleagues

Technology integration in instruction

Advising students

Developing proposals for external funding

Education

Earned doctorate in a related field

BCBA certification

Job description

Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis

Cookeville, TN, United States

Description

Teach courses, perform research, and fulfill the mission of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in the graduate ABA program; provide direct supervision to students completing their ABA Field Experience/Practicum; teach courses in ABA and related areas; conduct scholarly work related to ABA; establishing and maintaining a record of scholarly productivity as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, acquisition of external funding, and presentations at state, regional and national conferences; providing service at the University, professional and community levels; developing and maintaining partnerships with area ABA and public programs for student field experiences; chairing and/or serving on graduate MA and PhD committees and mentoring graduate students; and engaging in program development with faculty.
• Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of how their education and experiences have prepared them to successfully execute all of the duties of the position.

Physical Demands

Those typical of an office or classroom environment.

Special Instructions

Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email contact information for three professional references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter if selected for interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all materials are received. Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered. Questions can be directed to: Dr. Jeremy Wendt, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505. You may contact Dr. Wendt at 931.372.3181 or preferably by email at [e-mail].

Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2026.

Benefits

Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a related educational discipline. ABD candidates considered if their doctorate is completed before position start date of August 1, 2026. BCBA certified. Minimum 3 years' experience in the ABA field. Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with faculty, colleagues and administrators. Ability to integrate technology into instruction and documented evidence of online course content delivery. Ability to advise students, serve on and chair graduate level committees, and serve on doctoral level committees. Commitment to and potential for developing proposals for external funding. Demonstrated potential for scholarly publications/research endeavors.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years’ experience in the ABA field; Adjunct or full-time higher education teaching experience.