Position
Assistant Professor- Applied Behavior Analysis
Location: San Diego Metro, La Jolla
Company: National University
Company Description
The Educational Administration and School Counseling/Psychology Department at National University seeks faculty enthusiastic about an opportunity to shape the future of Applied Behavior Analysis program. National University is the second largest, private, nonprofit institution of higher education in California. Founded in 1971 with a mission to provide higher education access to students unable to otherwise gain university caliber education, NU has led California in preparing credentialed teachers every year since 2000. Currently National University also ranks fourth in the nation in granting master’s degrees in education to all minorities. The university’s careful attention to students is evidenced by NU’s very high retention and graduation rates. Recognition of NU’s high quality is further evidenced by its recent 10-year WASC reaccreditation.
The Sanford College of Education is seeking individuals who a) aspire to shape higher education and P-12 schools for years to come, b) inform their work through their research agenda, c) will continue to grow as exemplary instructors by using up-to-date technology, and d) collaborate with both internal and external constituencies.
Minimum Education Required for Position
Doctoral Degree
Minimum Certification Required for Position
BCBA Required
Job Description + Responsibilities
The individual selected to fill this position will be expected to (1) assume responsibility for master’s students in Applied Behavior Analysis programs, (2) advise and mentor master's students of diverse cultures and backgrounds; (3) engage in appropriate service activities at the department, school, and/or university level; (4) establish and maintain relationships with department faculty, administrators, and staff in academic centers throughout California; (5) assume leadership responsibilities where needed including course leadership and/or program leadership, and (6) establish and maintain strong professional relationships with school districts in the greater San Diego region.
Salary, Benefits, + Opportunities
Salary: Salaries are competitive.
National University faculty enjoy excellent working conditions. Professional advancement and stability have been historical foundations upon which NU faculty have built their careers and academic programs. Review of faculty careers within NU’s non-tenure environment historically show advancement through the ranks, multiple year contracts, merit salary increases and generous professional development resources and highly collegial work environment within a university where shared governance is taken seriously.
Other Requirements
Qualifications:
1. Excellence in teaching. An exemplary record of teaching at the graduate level is preferred.
2. An established or emerging line of applied research (including presentations at state and national conferences).
3. A record of collaboration with school districts and community partners.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional team.
How To Apply
Application materials should be submitted electronically to the Sanford College of Education, care of Stephanie Parker at [email protected].
Application materials should include all of the following items:
1. Letter of interest describing how research, teaching, and other professional qualifications meet required and desired qualifications expressed in this vacancy notice ;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Names and contact information for three professional references
Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.
