Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis

The Department of Educator Preparation & Leadership, University of Missouri - St. Louis

The Department of Educator Preparation & Leadership invites candidates for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August, 2025. The position is an in-person, full-time, benefit-eligible tenure track faculty position in Applied Behavior Analysis housed within the College of Education at the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL). The Applied Behavior Analysis Program (ABA) is one of the first in Missouri. The program prepares behavior analysts practicing in diverse settings in the St. Louis region and the state. The position requires teaching/advising, supervision of practice, scholarship productivity (e.g. conducting research, publishing, writing grants, etc.), service activities, and a strong commitment to serving all students.

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in applied behavior analysis and special education programs commensurate with the faculty member's expertise (summer teaching is available).
• Supervise students completing practica.
• Academically advise and support master's and doctoral students.
• Maintain an impactful research agenda.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate with colleagues to support the institution's mission and the ABA and special education programs.
• Demonstrate an ability to secure external grant funding.
• Demonstrate/support the College's dedication and commitment to responsive practices.
• Contribute to a welcoming environment in the program and college.
• Serve on the committees at the university, college, and department level and in the community.

Required Qualifications:

• A completed doctorate in behavior analysis or a closely related field by appointment time.
• A minimum of three years of applied experience.
• Documented evidence of teaching excellence and contribution to student development.
• Evidence of an established research agenda and sustained peer-reviewed publications.
• Eligible or certified as a BCBA and eligible for licensure as a behavior analyst in Missouri.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising or mentoring graduate-level projects, theses, or dissertations.
• Experience teaching behavior analysis at the graduate level.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses online.
• Experience in collaborative curricular and program development and accreditation process.
• Documented experience of successful teaching in higher education.

Applicants are required to submit:

• A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and teaching statement, research statement, two academic writing samples, graduate transcripts. A single PDF file attached to the application under the resume section is strongly recommended.
• Contact information for three (3) references (references will only be contacted at the final stage of the search).
• Applicants must be able to start on campus by Fall 2025. This is an in-person position.
• If you have questions regarding this position, please contact search committee chair, Dr. Andresa De Souza at desouzaa@umsl.edu.

Review of applications will begin on November 25, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

The College of Education develops original programs and practices, rich student-centered learning experiences, and thoughtful, informed educators, practitioners, and entrepreneurs. We promote creative solutions for educational, community, and mental health settings. We nurture leaders, practitioners, and researchers to meet the critical demands of local, national, and global communities. We aim to extend the boundaries of our learning community to ensure that we and our partners learn from each other. We are dedicated to excellence.

The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) is an urban research university enrolling over 16,000 students. As part of a metropolitan area of almost three (3) million people, UMSL has immediate availability to cultural and education institutions as one of the country's major centers. The area includes museums, libraries, theater and opera companies, symphony orchestras, medical centers, and recreational facilities. UMSL is an Anchor Institution committed to intentionally applying university assets to strengthen the local community and the St. Louis region.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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