Immediately Need Clinical Assistant Professor - Special Education in West Lafayette, IN
Posted 2025-03-14Job title: Clinical Assistant Professor - Special Education
Company: Purdue University
Job description: Job Title
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Position
Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education in Applied Behavior Analysis
Job Position Description
The Department of Educational Studies ( ) within the College of Education at Purdue University invites applications for a 9-month position, Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to begin August 2024. The Special Education Program faculty are dedicated to preparing future educators, researchers, and leaders in the fields of special education and ABA using both evidence-based and innovative practices to meet the needs of each and every learner. The Special Education program offers a Ph.D. in Educational Studies with a concentration in Special Education, a Master of Science with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (residential and online), and a Bachelor of Arts with licensure options in K-6 special education mild and intense interventions, 5-12 special education mild and intense interventions, or K-6 dual elementary education and special education.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to:
- Teach a variety of courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs (3/3 load plus course coordination) in areas such as behavioral assessment and intervention, systematic instruction, single case design, and research methodology.
- Serve as course/program representative on college teacher education committees in rotation with other special education faculty.
- Maintain a record of scholarly productivity commensurate with a clinical faculty position, related to core teaching and service responsibilities.
- Guide doctoral students in their area of expertise.
- Contribute to course and program development.
- Contribute to faculty service requirements.
- Hold a Ph.D. in special education or a related field,
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/BCBA-D),
- A minimum of three years of experience in a public U.S. PK-12 school or clinic setting, working with students with disabilities,
- Evidence of scholarly productivity with an emphasis in ABA (e.g., publications and/or presentations related to ABA) commensurate with the clinical position, and
- Ability to teach courses in two or more of the following areas: behavioral assessment and intervention, systematic instruction, research methodology, supervision, and ethics.
- A record of instructional innovation and leadership
- A record of engagement and leadership in professional organizations
- Online course or program development experience and interest in instructional innovation
- Experience with the verified course-sequence and accreditation processes
- Experience with providing behavioral interventions in a school setting
Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Starting Date
August 12, 2024
Application Procedure
Applications must include:
- a cover letter addressed to the search committee chair, outlining the applicant's qualifications and experience.
- a teaching statement specific to undergraduate teacher preparation.
- curriculum vitae
- three letters of reference including contact information.
Background Check
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Equal Opportunity
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Expected salary:
Location: West Lafayette, IN