Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7285461 (Ref.No. BSU45167)
Posted: 1 month ago
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Special Education has a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis position available August 18, 2025. Primary responsibilities include teaching courses related to applied behavior analysis (ABA) primarily via distance education, engaging in scholarly activities including research, program evaluation, grant writing, and serving on doctoral committees. An on-campus presence is required.

The Department of Special Education welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis position - available August 18, 2025.

Job Function:

The Department of Special Education has a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis position available August 18, 2025. Primary responsibilities include teaching courses related to applied behavior analysis (ABA) primarily via distance education, engaging in scholarly activities including research, program evaluation, grant writing, and serving on doctoral committees. An on-campus presence is required.

Minimum Experience:

A. Doctorate or provide evidence of ABD status (Doctorate must be completed by date of appointment) in Special Education or related field with a concentration in ABA.
B. Eligible to take the examination for Board Certified Behavior Analyst as stated on the Behavior Analyst Certified Board website (i.e., accrued 1,500 hours of BCBA-supervised field experience and met BCBA coursework requirement).
C. BCBA must be earned within the first year of employment if credential is not held at time of employment.

Preferred Experience:

A. Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral Level (BCBA-D)
B. Scholarly productivity in ABA including peer-reviewed behavioral research, including history of successful grant writing.
C. At least one academic year (8 months) of experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in behavior analysis (e.g., behavioral interventions, EAB).
D. Active role in ABA-related professional associations.


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