Part-Time Faculty: PSY 432 Applied Behavior Analysis

The Psychology Department is seeking a part-time instructor to teach PSY 432 Applied Behavior Analysis. Course description: Principles and strategies of applied behavior analysis as an approach to skill training and behavior management with children and youth. Intended for students who plan to have responsibility for children either professionally or personally. Fall 2024 semester, 3 credit hours.

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a MS degree in Psychology or a related field. Ph.D. preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications

none

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.

• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.

• Preparing lectures, projects or other student assignments.

• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.

• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.

• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair or their designated contact of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.

• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.

• Submitting completed final grades according to University regulations.

• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.

• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

• Completing all other course-related duties as outlined by your department's policies for part-time instructors.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.