Assistant Professor, Educator, Behavior Analysis, CECH Human Services

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Overview of Department/Program

Based on the Carnegie Foundation Classification System, The University of Cincinnati (www.uc.edu) is a Doctoral Granting Research University with very high research activity (RU/VH). Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, it is part of Ohio’s higher education system with over 50,000 students enrolled. The Behavior Analysis Program is in the School of Human Services in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH). The School also includes undergraduate and graduate programs in Counseling, Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Education, School Psychology, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Sport Administration. The School is a leader in online course and program development, and there are many active collaborative activities across programs and with community partners. The Behavior Analysis Program currently offers an M.Ed., which includes courses aligned with requirements to sit for the BCBA exam. The Program is launching a M.S. degree in the fall of 2025 and will be seeking accreditation for this new degree consistent with future requirements for BCBA credentialing. Both degrees are currently offered online only.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati is currently accepting applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor – Educator in Behavior Analysis. This is a 12-month per year, full-time educator position with teaching and service responsibilities. Although teaching responsibilities will be online, the position requires work on campus in Cincinnati. In person work will include faculty meetings and service on University committees.

Essential Functions

Teaching graduate coursework in behavior analysis online, including courses on topics such as but not limited to ethics, concepts and principles of behavior analysis, behavioral research methods, functional behavioral assessment, behavioral intervention, and supervision.

 

Supervising student field experiences and culminating projects, including collaboration with field supervisors and settings both locally and remotely. Travel to field experience sites will not be required.

 

Advising graduate students

 

Contributing to program development within Behavior Analysis, including but not limited to accreditation efforts.

 

Engaging in university, professional, and community service, including but not limited to serving on search committees, scholarship review committees, reappointment, promotion, and tenure review committees, and service on workgroups of professional organizations.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following:

• Doctorate in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Experience teaching one graduate course in behavior analysis, which could have been as a teaching assistant.
• Two (2) years of professional experience implementing behavioral practices in roles such as behavior analyst, intervention specialist, behavior therapist, or behavior technician.

Required Education

• Must have obtained a Doctorate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited colleg