Assistant Professor of Behavior Analysis

Assistant Professor of Behavior Analysis

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University of North Texas – College of Health and Public Service – Department of Behavior Analysis invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will direct a strong programmatic line of research that makes a scholarly impact, has current or potential external funding, involves students as junior colleagues, aligns with departmental priorities, and makes synergistic use of partners and collaborators available in the college and the university.

The candidate will contribute to the academic success of behavior analysis students through individualized mentorship across practical experiences and research projects and by developing and teaching courses in their areas of expertise.

• Doctoral degree in Behavior Analysis or a related discipline from an accredited institution; ABD candidates considered, but completion of all doctoral requirements by August 31 2026 required.
• Evidence of research with high potential for external support.
• Experience with college teaching in at least one area of behavior analysis or related area, including instructor of record or teaching assistant roles.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Current certification as, or eligibility for certification as, a Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst‑Doctoral (BCBA‑D), and eligibility for licensure in Texas.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of current pedagogical and instructional technologies adaptive to student needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge in several areas of behavior analytic content.
• Demonstrated scholarship with potential for grants and publication record in area(s) of expertise.
• Demonstrated in‑depth skill and knowledge in specific area(s) of expertise and scholarship.
• Experience with college teaching in multiple modes of instruction, including in‑person, hybrid, online synchronous, and/or online asynchronous instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting student success and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in teaching through direct teaching and mentoring.
• Expertise in at least one of the following specialty areas:
  Autism Intervention, Behavior Analysis in Education, Behavioral Gerontology, Behavioral Medicine and Health, Community‑Based Participatory Research, Instructional Design & Learning Technology, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Organizational Behavior Management in Health and Human Services.

No specific licenses listed beyond BCBA/BCBA‑D eligibility.

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Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. Additional references can be added after submission.

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