Assistant Professor, ABA - Auburn University, Department of Psychological Sciences
/Auburn University
Department of Psychological Sciences
Assistant Clinical Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis
The Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position as an Assistant Clinical Professor within the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) master’s program beginning Fall semester, 2024.
The ABA Program offers students an on-campus, non-thesis Master of Science degree, an ABAI Verified Course Sequence, and all required hours of supervised experience for BACB certification eligibility. The ABA program has a 100% 7-year pass rate on the BACB certification exam and currently offers student training across a variety of diverse settings including an on-campus early intervention autism clinic, the public school system, the foster care system, and a juvenile detention facility.
Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include group and individual supervision of students’ training hours, graduate and undergraduate instruction, and oversite of master’s student capstone projects.
Requirements/Qualifications: Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Psychology or related field and be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level (BCBA-D) or eligibility for that credential. Likewise, candidates must be immediately eligible for behavior analysis licensure in Alabama. The successful candidate will bring a commitment to high-quality supervision, evidence-based training, and program development. Outstanding candidates who are in the final stages of dissertation writing (ABD) will be considered. If the candidate fails to complete the PhD degree by the start date the salary will be reduced accordingly. The offer will be withdrawn if the PhD is not earned by December 31, 2024.
Application: Include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statements of research and teaching interests as well as statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activities and/or service; representative reprints; transcripts; and three professional references. Applications should be submitted electronically through online portal at: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/40718
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2023 and will continue until a candidate is selected.
Please visit our webpage to learn more about the Department of Psychological Sciences:
https://www.cla.auburn.edu/psychological-sciences/
The start date for this position is expected to be in August of 2024; however, the exact date is negotiable. Questions regarding this position should be addressed to the search chair, Dr. Sarah Richling at smr0043@auburn.edu.
The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.
Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier public land-grant institutions and is recognized as a “Very High Research Activity (R1) institution” under the Carnegie Classification system. Auburn maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral degrees in agriculture and engineering, the professions, and the arts and sciences. Its 2021 enrollment of 31,526 students includes 24,931 undergraduates and 6,595 graduate and professional students. Organized into twelve academic colleges and schools, Auburn’s 1,443 faculty members offer more than 200 educational programs. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus.
Auburn residents enjoy a thriving and increasingly diverse community, recognized as one of the “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika- Columbus area has a population of over 500,000, with excellent public schools and regional medical centers.
Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability employer