Tenure-Track: Behavior Analysis & Special Education Professor

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Illinois University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Behavior Analysis within the Department of Special and Early Education (SEED). Located in DeKalb, IL, NIU emphasizes collaboration with schools, clinics, and communities, mentoring students through research and experiential learning.

The nine-month appointment focuses on teaching BCBA coursework and advancing a scholarly agenda.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Special Education, Behavior Analysis, or related field by the time of appointment (ABD considered with defense date).
• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential (BCBA).
• Evidence of ability to engage in and publish research and present at professional meetings.
• Minimum of three years of full-time experience as a behavior analyst or teacher delivering research-based behavioral instruction.
• Experience working with diverse populations in professional settings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with people with varying viewpoints.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice.
• Expertise in data collection and analysis, intervention, and translating research to practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in behavior analysis and special education.
• Maintain an active research agenda leading to scholarly publications and presentations.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to program, department, college, and professional service.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students in clinical, field, and internship experiences.

Skills

Research and publications

Graduate student mentorship

Communication and collaboration

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Grant development potential

Education

Doctorate in Special Education or Behavior Analysis

ABD considered with defense date

Job description

Northern Illinois University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Behavior Analysis within the Department of Special and Early Education (SEED). Located in DeKalb, IL, NIU emphasizes collaboration with schools, clinics, and communities, mentoring students through research and experiential learning.

The nine-month appointment focuses on teaching BCBA coursework and advancing a scholarly agenda.