Mississippi State University Hiring for Assistant Professor – Applied Behavior Analysis at Mississippi, United States Full Time

Position Function:

The growing Applied Behavior Analysis Program at Mississippi State
University seeks applicants to join our full-time faculty members
for one tenure-track assistant professor position, beginning fall
2023.

Salary Grade : UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are “Unclassified” and salary
ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and
Foundations offers graduate programs (masters and doctoral) in
educational psychology, school psychology, and counseling, as well
as an undergraduate program in educational psychology. Mississippi
State University, located in pastoral Starkville, is a
comprehensive, land-grant institution with an enrollment of over
20,000 students and is designated with a very high research
activity rating from the Carnegie Foundation. For additional
information about Mississippi State University and the department
please visit http://www.msstate.edu and
http://www.cep.msstate.edu.

Area of Specialization:

Applied Behavior Analysis

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2023

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will involve teaching, scholarly research, service
and program support through our Department of Counseling,
Educational Psychology and Foundations. Primary responsibilities
will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, practicum and
research supervision, graduate advising, and program planning
activities. The program is based on the scientist-practitioner
model with strong emphasis on training in the utilization of
empirically based applied behavior analytic assessment,
intervention, and consultation methods. Students in the program
obtain a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology with a
concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate in applied behavior analysis or psychology with an
emphasis in applied behavior analysis or a closely related field,
demonstration of potential of excellence in teaching, research, and
service. ABDs will be considered if the degree will be completed by
August 15, 2023. Applicants must hold an active BCBA
certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral degree from an accredited applied behavior analysis
program or psychology program (if psychology program: approved by
NASP and/or accredited by APA); Eligible for licensure as a
behavior analyst in Mississippi; Eligible for BCBA-D certification;
Theoretical orientation consistent with applied behavior analysis
or behavioral psychology; Record of, or potential for excellence in
teaching of behavior analytic courses for diverse student
population in university settings; Record of, or potential for
scholarly research activity, as evidenced by publications,
presentations, grants, etc.; Record of, or potential for excellence
in service to the department, university and professional
organizations; Experience with program coordination activities
and/or accreditation approval; and at least two years of experience
working with individual with Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders
in the clinical, school, or hospital setting.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online at https://www.jobs.msstate.edu,
and send a cover letter, curriculum vita, official transcript(s),
and names and full contact information for five (5) references.
Social security number should be redacted prior to submitting
transcripts online. For inquires: Contact Dr. Hallie Smith;
hms238@msstate.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age,
sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender
identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status
protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and
applications from women, members of any minority group, and others
who share our passion for building a diverse community that
reflects the diversity in our student population.

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