Clinical Assistant Professor - BCBA Program

Company Description

Loyola Marymount, founded in 1911, is a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education. Located on the west side of Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific, LMU is one of the nation’s 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and five Marymount institutions. It serves 6064 undergraduates and over 2189 graduate students in the Colleges/Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, Film and Television, and 1142 law school students. Loyola Marymount seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. The School of Education’s accredited MA, credential, and certificate programs prepare aspiring educators to enter the field, and provide current educators with the skills they need to go forward in their careers. The LMU School of Education is ranked 62nd nationally among graduate schools of education, and is the third-highest ranked Jesuit institution nationally according to the most recent U.S. News and World Report rankings. LMU is an equal opportunity institution that actively works to promote an intercultural learning community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.

Minimum Education Required for Position

Doctoral Degree

Minimum Certification Required for Position

BCBA Required

Job Description + Responsibilities

The Department of Educational Support Services at Loyola Marymount University is seeking a full-time Term Clinical Assistant Professor to direct the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Program beginning in Fall 2017. Applicants must currently hold a BCBA Certification and have at least five years of professional experience in working with children and adults with significant behavior issues. The Department of Educational Support Services has identified a need in this region for Board Certified Behavior Analysts.

The Clinical Faculty Director for Board Certified Behavior Analyst will be required to provide administrative oversight and recruit candidates for the program. The continuation of this position will be dependent upon successful candidate enrollment. The Clinical Faculty will also teach courses and support all facets of learning environment consistent with the University and School mission. The Clinical Faculty will encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility, ethics, respect, life-long learning, and personal and professional development.

Key Job Elements:

• Administrative oversight of the LMU-BCBA program, in accordance with Behavior Analyst Certification Board guidelines.

• Teach courses in the BCBA certificate program.

• Recruit candidates for the program.

• Work closely with the Department Chair and other faculty and staff to support programs in the Department and collaborate with partners.

• Assist in program refinement and evaluation.

• Represent LMU at various constituent meetings and participate in required program, department, and school activities, as appropriate.

• Demonstrate computer proficiency and ability to teach at a graduate online level.

Other Requirements

Qualifications include an earned doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis, School Psychology, Special Education, or related field. Applicants must currently hold a BCBA Certification and have at least five years of professional experience in working with children and adults with significant behavior issues. Applicants will need to be Quality Matters (QM) certified for online teaching. This training is available at LMU and must be completed prior to online teaching. Preferred candidates should evidence the ability to teach and support all candidates at the graduate level. Applicants should have a professional interest that aligns with the University and School of Education mission of offering multicultural and social justice education. Experiences in teaching adult learners, especially within an online environment is highly desirable.

Contract Terms: The full-time Clinical Faculty Director for Board Certified Behavior Analyst Program is expected to begin in Fall 2017.