Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX is seeking a Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) to teach in the Special Education program in face-to-face, blended, and online formats.

The successful candidate will teach 12 credit hours per semester, contribute to departmental and college committees, and engage with students, staff, and faculty to advance professional practice and credentialing as BCBA.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or closely related field.
• Clinical experience providing behavior analytic services in educational, clinical, or community settings.
• Experience teaching applied behavior analysis courses at the university level.
• Preferred qualifications include prior experience preparing students for professional practice and credentialing as BCBA(s).
• The applicant must hold credentials as a master’s-level or doctoral-level BCBA.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will teach 12 credit hours each semester (Fall/Spring) in the special education program.
• Courses will be taught in face-to-face, blended, and online delivery formats.
• The candidate will work to build positive relationships with students, staff, faculty, and other key stakeholders.
• Will participate fully in departmental, college and university meetings and committees.

Skills

University teaching experience

BCBA credential

Applied behavior analysis expertise

Education

Terminal degree in ABA/psychology/education

Job description

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well‑being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

This position is security‑sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title

Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (Applied Behavior Analysis)

Requisition

202600103F

Rank

Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type

Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College

College of Education

Department

School of Teaching & Learning

Open Date

08/05/2026

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47967

Contact Name

Dr. William Calderhead

Title

Associate Professor Sam Houston State University School of Teaching & Learning Box 2119 Huntsville, Texas 77340-2119

Contact Phone

[phone]

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The successful candidate will teach 12 credit hours each semester (Fall/Spring) in the special education program. Courses will be taught in face-to-face, blended, and online delivery formats. The candidate will work to build positive relationships with students, staff, faculty, and other key stakeholders. Will participate fully in departmental, college and university meetings and committees.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Terminal degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or closely related field.

Experience Required for the Position

Clinical experience providing behavior analytic services in educational, clinical, or community settings. Experience teaching applied behavior analysis courses at the university level. Preferred qualifications include prior experience preparing students for professional practice and credentialing as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).

Other Requirements for the Position

The applicant must hold credentials as a master’s-level or doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Additional Information

The Applied Behavior Analysis program, housed within the SHSU College of Education, offers undergraduate coursework and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Behavior Analysis. To accommodate student needs, the department offers courses on the main campus, at The Woods Center, and online.

As an R2 Carnegie‑classified doctoral university with “high research activity,” Sam Houston State University serves more than 21,000 students. SHSU is also recognized as a Carnegie “Community Engaged” campus, a distinction that reflects its commitment to the university motto: “The measure of a Life is its Service.”

The SHSU main campus is located in Huntsville, Texas—a scenic community nestled against the Sam Houston National Forest. The location offers a perfect balance of nature and accessibility, situated just north of the award‑winning master‑planned community of The Woodlands and less than an ninety minutes from the heart of downtown Houston.

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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