Online Educational Psychology Program Director

Abilene Christian University; Abilene (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University seeks a Program Director and Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology to lead the fully online graduate program, overseeing concentrations in ABA, Research & Program Evaluation, Cognitive & Developmental, and Gifted & Talented.

The role combines strategic leadership, teaching graduate courses, supervising adjunct faculty, mentoring students, and advancing scholarship while aligning with accreditation standards and ACU's Christian mission.

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Educational Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or a closely related field.
• BCBA or BCBA-D certification is preferred, but not required.
• Experience coordinating graduate-level curricula and program development.
• Familiarity with regional accreditation standards and professional credentialing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the online graduate program in Educational Psychology.
• Teach graduate-level courses within the core and concentrations, and promote innovative online pedagogy.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor adjunct faculty; coordinate teaching assignments and faculty collaboration.
• Mentor and advise graduate students, monitor progression, and support diverse learners.
• Engage in scholarly research, publication, and university service; participate in governance and committees.

Skills

Academic leadership

Online pedagogy

Curriculum development

Program management

Team collaboration

Canvas LMS experience

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Psychology or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Abilene Christian University seeks a Program Director and Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology to lead the fully online graduate program, overseeing concentrations in ABA, Research & Program Evaluation, Cognitive & Developmental, and Gifted & Talented.

The role combines strategic leadership, teaching graduate courses, supervising adjunct faculty, mentoring students, and advancing scholarship while aligning with accreditation standards and ACU's Christian mission.