Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor of Special Education ABA Specialization

Salary/Position Classification

• $65,000+ commensurate with experience and rank 9-month contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

The Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Professional Practice is seeking to hire Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor of Special Education, ABA Specialization. The successful candidate will support high-quality, practice-focused graduate education in applied behavior analysis, student progression, and program improvement. Accreditation responsibilities will be determined in consultation with department and college leadership, dependent on experience, and may include formal program administration or coordination, consistent with institutional designation and workload planning. Although the ABA program is not currently accredited, the program is actively working toward meeting the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) accreditation standards. The successful candidate will contribute to these efforts through curriculum alignment, program evaluation, accreditation preparation, and continuous quality improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach online graduate courses in applied behavior analysis according to program needs and course rotations. Teach 3-4 courses per semester with additional opportunities to teach in the summer.
• Teach independent study courses when needed to support timely student completion.
• Provide academic advising to graduate students.
• Use evidence-based, inclusive teaching and assessment approaches to connect behavior-analytic concepts, ethical decision-making, and professional practice.
• Support and/or coordinate APBA accreditation preparation, documentation, reporting, and compliance activities as assigned and program coordination.
• Provide service to the university, college, department, and professional associations.

Required Competencies

• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to teach and mentor graduate students effectively and to provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and professional partners.
• Ability to coordinate accreditation documentation, reporting, curriculum review, and continuous improvement, with capacity to assume program administrator responsibilities if assigned.
• Ability to use instructional technology and evidence-based strategies in the program’s approved course delivery formats.
• Commitment to ethical behavior-analytic practice and effective teaching across student and community with a broad range of backgrounds.

Minimum Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree in behavior analysis or a related field.
• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing, maintained throughout employment.
• Three years of experience in the field of behavior analysis.
• One year experience providing supervision or mentoring in the field of ABA.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching graduate courses, including online instruction.
• Experience with ABA academic program leadership, accreditation coordination or administration, self-studies, or outcomes assessment.
• Experience with curriculum alignment to APBA accreditation standards and BACB certification requirements.
• Experience advising graduate students and supporting retention and timely completion.
• Experience in applied behavior-analytic service delivery, interdisciplinary collaboration, or community partnerships.
  
  

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 01/04/2027 and include the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing minimum requirements, required competencies, and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information for three professional references.
• Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire).
• Documentation of current BCBA certification.