Tenure-Track Behavior Analysis & Special Education Scholar

Preferra Insurance; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Illinois University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Behavior Analysis in DeKalb, Illinois. The role includes teaching in BCBA certification and special education licensure programs, advancing a research agenda, mentoring students, and contributing to service at multiple levels.

The candidate will engage in teaching, scholarship, and professional service, collaborating with faculty and community partners to prepare educators and

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Special Education, Behavior Analysis, or related field by time of appointment (ABD considered with defense date).
• Current BCBA credential.
• 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 students, families, and colleagues in a professional setting.
• Ability to contribute to the organization’s vision of preparing excellent educators.
• 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, professional development, and translating research to practice.
• Experience with or potential for grant development and management.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in behavior analysis and special education.
• Engage in scholarly activities (e.g., research, publications, presentations, grant-writing).
• Advance the goals of the department, college, and university.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention initiatives, support program and curricular developments, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students in clinical, field, and internship experiences.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Collaboration

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Data collection/analysis

Research dissemination

Grant development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Special Education, Behavior Analysis, or related field (ABD considered)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential

Job description

Northern Illinois University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Behavior Analysis in DeKalb, Illinois. The role includes teaching in BCBA certification and special education licensure programs, advancing a research agenda, mentoring students, and contributing to service at multiple levels.

The candidate will engage in teaching, scholarship, and professional service, collaborating with faculty and community partners to prepare educators and