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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis

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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis

Teaching, Learning, and Leading - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23008132)

School of Education

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Practice, Applied Behavior Analysis

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leading

Position: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis (appointment-stream)

Appointment: 12-month, full-time, appointment-stream; starting Fall 2024 

The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leading in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh seeks an assistant, associate, or full professor of practice in applied behavior analysis (ABA). We seek an individual dedicated to advancing equity and justice through excellence in teaching and committed to practice and engagement with communities.

The candidate would teach in a vibrant community in the School of Education, at a time of great excitement, synergy, momentum, and action, particularly in relation to our explicit commitment to educational equity and justice. Our commitment to educational equity and justice is visible in an integrated set of cultural drivers for how we interact with each other and in how we facilitate the development of innovative programs, policies, and practices that advance educational, social, and human rights for all. As a School, we are committed to determining sustainable ways to disrupt and transform long-standing patterns of inequity and injustice in education. We value collaborative work that is not constrained by rigid boundaries but crosses disciplinary boundaries in ways that advance equity and justice and engages other departments, centers, and institutes in the School of Education, and partners within the university and with various regional, national, and K-12/global communities. The School’s mission/vision can be found at the following link: https://www.education.pitt.edu/about/equity-and-justice.

Responsibilities:

This person would be responsible for:

1. Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the ABA M.Ed./certificate programs (e.g., courses in the ABA verified course sequence) and the special education program (e.g., Foundations of Special Education) that contribute to and enhance the school’s culture of equity and justice.

  1. Coordinating the ABA M.Ed /certificate programs.

3. Acting as the liaison between the ABA M.Ed /cert programs and both the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (bacb.com) and the Association for Behavior Analysis International (abainternational.org).

4. Advising and/or co-advising ABA M.Ed and ABA Cert students and participating in ABA students’ committees and opportunities to co-advise ABA and Special Education Ph.D. and Ed.D. students.

5. Creating and overseeing partnerships for ABA practicum opportunities for our students.

6. Working with other ABA Faculty to assist in the transition of the ABA M.Ed program to accreditation status with ABAI.

7. Engaging in research/scholarship related to the field and candidate’s area of expertise.

8. Contributing to the program/department/school via service.

Qualifications:

Required:

  1. Earned a doctorate in applied behavior analysis, special education, psychology, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
  2. Earned and maintains an active BCBA or BCBA-D level certification through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (bacb.com) and is qualified to provide BCBA supervision to University of Pittsburgh ABA students.
  3. Completed a minimum of three years of successful teaching and/or related professional-level direct service in special education or implementing applied behavior analytic techniques.
  4. Demonstrated proven excellence with university-level teaching.
  5. Demonstrated a commitment to equitable, just, and sustainable practices through teaching, service, and research.

Salary and Rank: Competitive salary will be commensurate with qualifications at the rank of appointment at the time of hire (e.g., Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Practice. (appointment-stream).

For questions, please contact the search committee chair via email: Douglas Kostewicz (dekost@pitt.edu).

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, upload your letter of application noting which rank you are applying, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three (for assistant professor candidates) and at least six (for associate/full professor candidates) references. In your application letter, please speak to how your work addresses equity and justice.

Note: Final candidates will be required to secure:

  • Three or six letters of recommendation depending on if the candidate is applying for the rank of assistant or associate/full professor, respectively.
  • Writing sample (e.g., a published piece of work)
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations, peer observations of teaching, sample syllabi)
  • Teaching/ advising philosophy statement.

For questions about the submission process or the position, email Megan Brennan at edsearch@pitt.edu or contact the search committee chair listed above.

REQUIRED *** Names and contact information for at least three (for assistant professor candidates) and at least six (for associate/full professor candidates) references. In your application letter, please speak to how your work addresses equity and justice. Note: Final candidates will be required to secure: • Three or six letters of recommendation depending on if the candidate is applying for the rank of assistant or associate/full professor, respectively. • Writing sample (e.g., a published piece of work) • Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations, peer observations of teaching, sample syllabi) • Teaching/ advising philosophy statement. The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit hr.pitt.edu/contact-ohr to learn more.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Campus: Pittsburgh

Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Other (see posting for additional details)

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