Clinical Assistant Professor, Applied Behavior Analysis

The Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice and Leadership in the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis for the 2026-2027 academic year (August 16, 2026 – May
15, 2027). The successful candidate will teach online courses and supervise students in a rigorous Master of Arts program in Special
Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis and Bachelor of Science Behavior Analysis programs. This fully online program
pairs research and applied experience to prepare professionals to apply behavior-analytic principles across diverse populations and service
settings. The program curriculum meets the behavior-analytic coursework requirements for students interested in sitting for the
Board-Certified Behavior Analyst® BCBA® / Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® BCaBA® exam via pathway 2 eligibility.

The
candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with nationally recognized faculty in research and educational leaders in innovation and
program development. Responsibilities include the following: (1) teaching courses in the MA program in Special Education with a
concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis and the BS program in Behavior Analysis, (2)implementing practicum experiences; (3) leading the
training and development of part-time co-instructors; (4) collaborating on the assessment of program effectiveness, continuous improvement
of the program, and accreditation approval and maintenance processes; and (5) providing service to the institution, profession, and
community.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-eligible Clinical Assistant Professor position on a renewable,
academic-year (9-month) appointment, contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university.
The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The full-time teaching load consists of four (4) courses per semester, which may
include a combination of courses delivered in either in-person or online formats. Candidate must reside in Arizona or be willing to
relocate. The position is 80% teaching and 20% service, with an expected start date of August 2026.

About the Program

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs are housed within the Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice, and Leadership
in the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation at Arizona State University. The ABA programs represent a global model
for accessible, high-quality professional preparation, serving a diverse student population across the United States and around the world
through fully online delivery. Over the past 14 years, the programs have prepared more than 11,000 graduates and consistently contribute the
largest number of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts to the workforce annually. Designed at scale, the programs emphasize innovation in
online pedagogy, technology-enabled instruction, ethical and evidence-based practice, and inclusive excellence. Faculty in the division
collaborate with nationally recognized colleagues on program innovation, applied research, accreditation initiatives, and partnerships with
schools, clinics, and community agencies. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, mission-driven program that
advances accessible learning models, supports a globally distributed student body, and promotes innovation in professional preparation
beyond geographic and traditional institutional boundaries.

About the College

ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton College
for Teaching and Learning Innovation creates knowledge, mobilizes people, and takes action to improve education. Nationally recognized as a
leader in teacher preparation, leadership development and scholarly research, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
prepares over 8,000 educators annually. MLFC faculty create knowledge by drawing from a wide range of academic disciplines to gain insight
into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy. MLFC mobilizes people
through bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, through non-degree professional development programs and through socially
embedded, multilateral community engagement. MLFC takes action by bringing people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of
individual educators and the performance of education systems.

Aligned with ASU’s charter, MLFC is committed to advancing inclusive excellence in our curricula,
programming and institutional relationships.

About ASU

Arizona State University, ranked the No. 1 “Most
Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for eleven years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University. Year after year, ASU ranks at or near the top of the list in
areas that matter. ASU is a comprehensive public research institution, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how
they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural,
and overall health of the communities it serves. ASU operates on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each
student; that they thrive on experience, and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through
innovation and a commitment to accessibility, ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for
qualified students, attracting some of the highest-quality students from all 50 states and more than 130 nations. To learn more about ASU,
visit http://www.asu.edu.

Essential Functions

• Teach undergraduate and
  graduate courses in Applied Behavior Analysis in a fully online environment, including course preparation, content delivery, assessment of
  student performance, grading, and timely, substantive feedback.
• Supervise and support students in applied learning experiences,
  including practicum or field-based components, consistent with program requirements and professional standards in behavior analysis.
• Serve as lead course instructor for assigned courses, including coordination with and instructional oversight of part-time Faculty
  Associates and co-instructors.
• Train, mentor, and support part-time co-instructors in course implementation, instructional
  expectations, assessment practices, and student support procedures.
• Contribute to the ongoing development, evaluation, and
  refinement of curriculum and instructional materials for the MA in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis and
  the BS in Behavior Analysis.
• Collaborate with program faculty and leadership on assessment of program effectiveness, continuous
  improvement initiatives, and accreditation approval and maintenance activities.
• Provide academic mentoring and advising to
  students
  in a large-scale, online program serving a geographically distributed student population.
• Participate in program,
  division,
  college, and university service activities, including meetings and committees.
• Use learning management systems (e.g.,
  Canvas,
  Slack) and related instructional technologies to support effective online teaching, communication, and course administration.
• Maintain alignment of instructional and supervisory activities with requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® and
  standards relevant to applied behavior analysis education.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree
  from an
  accredited university in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a closely related field must be completed by the time of
  appointment.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA or BCBA-D) credential in good standing
• Five or more years of
  professional experience working with individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis

Desired
Qualifications

• Experience supervising the applied experience of those pursuing BACB certification
• Two or more
  years’ successful
  experience as an instructor of record for courses in a university-based online ABA program
• Experience designing
  instruction for
  fully online, asynchronous instruction, including the use of an LMS (e.g., Canvas) and evidence-based online pedagogy
• Prior
  education, training, or professional development in Organizational Behavior Management
• Demonstrated commitment to
  the values
  expressed by the ASU Charter

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates must submit the following materials electronically to Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/182776

• Letter of Interest stating
  the
  following:
  • How you meet the required and desired qualifications
  • Your commitment to advancing the ASU Charter
  
  
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Contact information for three (3) professional references (name, title, organization,
  e-mail address,
  phone number)

The initial application deadline is 5:00 pm AZ time, April 12, 2026. Applications will
continue to be accepted
on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may be reviewed in the order received until
the position is filled.

Background check and official Transcripts are required prior to employment.

Equal Employment
Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected
by law.

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