Assistant Professor

position beginning August 2027. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate instruction, academic advising, graduate student mentorship, and coordination of supervision activities for students pursuing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in collaboration with qualified supervisors. Teaching assignments will be based on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise and may include graduate behavior analysis courses and undergraduate psychology courses, such as Research Methods I and II. The successful candidate will maintain an active scholarly research agenda, supervise graduate student theses, and contribute to service activities within the department, college, university, and community.

This position supports the M.S. in Behavior Analysis and undergraduate B.A. and B.S. programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaches graduate courses in behavior analysis and undergraduate psychology courses as assigned, based on departmental needs and relevant expertise Supervises graduate student theses and serves as a member or chair of thesis committees, as assigned Mentors graduate students pursuing BCBA certification and coordinates supervised fieldwork activities in collaboration with qualified BCBA supervisors Mentors undergraduate and graduate students, participates in relevant professional development activities, contributes to university, college, and community service, and supports student learning and academic success Participates in student recruitment and retention initiatives, supports departmental activities, and collaborates with community partners to identify and coordinate behavior analysis internship opportunities Delivers assigned courses through in-person instruction on campus unless otherwise directed by Pittsburg State University Maintains regular on-campus office hours in line with your department and Pittsburg State University guidelines Education and Experience Required Education and Experience – Time of Hire Doctorate degree or ABD from a regionally accredited institution in Behavior Analysis or Psychology Certification as a BCBA or BCBA-D Active research agenda Candidates must hold a doctorate degree in behavioral analysis or psychology discipline or related field. This degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level. Preferred Education and Experience – 1+ year of professional expertise in applied behavior analysis and experience supervising internship students Clinical experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder University teaching experience, preferably at the graduate level Research and thesis experience Demonstration of collaboration across academic disciplines in related fields to enhance student education and training Evidence of teaching excellence, both in-person and online Job Type: Unclassified, Faculty, Tenure Earning, Renewable Annually Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and sex offender check. Position Start Date: August 2027 Application Documents Required*: Letter of Application Curriculum Vita/Resume Names and contact information (email and phone) of three references *Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload First Consideration Date: December 1, 2026; review will continue until position is filled.

Search Committee Chair: Dr. Paige Boydston, [email protected] Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, as the university does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process. Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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Academic programs often bring home national honors. The university enjoys a close relationship with Pittsburg residents as well as city and business leaders. Throughout town, you’ll see gorilla statues in front lawns and red and gold Gorilla spirit at local businesses . Students, faculty, and staff are highly engaged in the local school district and with service projects, and in turn the community is highly supportive of and engaged in university activities .

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