CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA)

Summary

The Department of Education in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services at the University of Michigan, Dearborn is seeking a non-tenure track Clinical Professor (open rank) of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a 12-month appointment.

We are seeking a candidate to complement our expanding M.S. in ABA program as we work toward recognition and accreditation by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).

The position begins ideally Winter of or no later than Fall . This position will be open until filled, however for best consideration, please apply by September 30, .

The successful candidate will lead, teach, research, and serve as follows :

Administrative (25-40%)Coordinate and collaborate with the Program Coordinator regarding ABAI recognition / accreditationAssist with data collection related to ABAI recognition / accreditationWork to recruit new students to the program from clinical experience sitesWork with the Field Placement Team to maintain the field placement databaseProvide ABA Field Placement direction (MOUs with clinics, coordinate with each student's supervising BCBA / clinical director, etc.

Lead, coordinate, and supervise ABA practicum placement sites for fall, winter, and summer semestersCoordinate all necessary documentation for student clinical experiences Coordinate all necessary documentation for student Applied Project experiences

• Teaching (25-40%)Fulfill the position of Instructor of Record for ABA II Practicum, Behavioral Assessment Practicum, Research Methods in ABA Practicum (includes regular individual and group meetings with students, supervision, and evaluation of all assignments, and clinical site visits)Fulfill the position of Instructor of Record (major advisor / committee chair) for all Applied ProjectsOversee all Applied Projects, from Proposal Development / IRB Approval, to Data Collection, to Written Product / Oral PresentationLead weekly seminar for Applied Project studentsVisit Applied Project sites 1-2x during the Data Collection phaseCoordinate clinical experience assignments with the instructor of record for the following methods courses : ABA II, Behavioral Assessment, & Research MethodsVisit clinical experience sites for all students 3x / semester in-person and virtually using Zoom and GoReactCoordinate practicum responsibilities with the supervising BCBA / clinical director at each student's clinical experience siteCoordinate Applied Project responsibilities with the supervising BCBA / clinical director at each student's clinical experience siteTeach one 3-credit hour undergraduate or graduate course in the ABA program or one of its approved electives, or a course within the Department of Education (based upon the expertise of the candidate and programmatic needs) fall, winter, and summer semesters
• Research (5-10%)Assist students with IRB approval for Applied ProjectConduct research with program faculty in ABA and work to involve students in ABA-related research Collaborate with program faculty and students regarding ABA-related researchPublish ABA-related research with program faculty and studentsDeliver presentations at state / national / international conferences with students and facultyGuide students to publish Applied Projects
• Service (5-10%)Participate in ABA program and curricular development activitiesAttend Department of Education (once a month) and College of Education, Health, and Human Services faculty meetings (once a semester)

Required Qualifications*

• Earned Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis or within a related field (e.g., special education, psychology) with doctoral-level coursework and training in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Maintain BCBA-D credential in good standing and eligible for Michigan Behavior Analyst licensure (LBA-MI)
• Evidence of experience with clinical coordination and program development / supervision / management
• Experience teaching at the university level
• Experience teaching and mentoring students seeking ABA certification
• Commitment to metropolitan and school / community engagement
• Excellent oral and written skills

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience teaching in a variety of formats, including online, hybrid, and face-to-face
• Experience in teaching in a culturally and linguistically diverse setting
• Experience in teaching multilingual learners
• Experience working with a variety of constituencies, including administrators, clinicians, and community partners
• Commitment to cultivating trusting partnerships that support the recruitment and development of Applied Behavior Analysts

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile / remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the