Research Faculty

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Position Summary: 

The Applied Behavior Analysis Division at the College of Graduate and Professional Studies has an opening for a Program Research Faculty member for Distance Learning. The Applied Behavior Analysis Division includes the Post-bachelor’s Certificate program, the Post-master’s Certificate program, the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program, and the PhD in Behavior Analysis program. Over the course of the academic year, the faculty member will be responsible for chairing theses, applied projects, and dissertations, producing scholarship, teaching, student advisement, participating in in-person residencies, and engaging in professional service to the school and community, and administration.   

While program faculty members are fundamentally responsible for teaching in accordance with The Chicago School's workload policy, adjustments to an individual's teaching load may be made by the Department Chair based on the program’s need first and individual talents and abilities second.  

Principal Duties include, but are not limited to: 

Scholarship (44% flex with Professional Service):  

• Complete scholarship activities including qualitative/quantitative research, presentations at professional conferences, scholarship-based community service, research grants, etc. 

• Chair student research projects (dissertation, theses, applied projects, or a combination of all three). 

• Provide guidance and oversight related to the selection of topics for student research projects. 

• Provide corresponding content area and research expertise in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. 

• Mentor students by providing guidance and oversight on timeline management, writing expertise, IRB submission, and methodology assistance. 

• Provide timely and rigorous feedback and evaluation on student research projects.  

• Assist students with choosing dissertation committee members with the right subject matter and methodological expertise to assist them in their research projects. 

• Help students prepare for their proposal and final defense. 

• Seek extramural funding as Principal Investigator and/or co-Principle Investigator on grants to support research. 

Teaching (24%) 

• Teach 9 credit hours over the course of a 12-month contract. 

• Hold office hours on a weekly basis.  

• Remain current in field of study/teaching expertise and update course content to reflect knowledge updates. 

• Prepare course syllabus and plans in accord with Department requirements. 

• Select textbooks and teaching aids as required. 

• Develop instructional materials for quality instruction including but not limited to lectures, demonstrations, discussions, or other appropriate modes of education delivery in a higher education setting. 

• Develop, and regularly update, a system for ongoing evaluation of teaching and student learning. 

• Assist the department in development of strategies to enhance student learning, retention, persistence, and completion. 

• Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines. 

Advising (20%) 

• Maintain an advisee load according to the Applied Behavior Analysis Division needs. 

• Spend time with advisees to provide mentorship on matters related to their academic, curricular, and career development. 

• Mentor advisees in preparing their vita and training application materials, as well as write recommendation letters. 

• Assist the Department Chair in documenting student progress through the program; when necessary, this includes crafting individual Academic Development Plans for Advisees, tracking their compliance, and documenting their progress. 

• Present progress of advisees to Faculty at Student Review meetings, meet with advisees to gather additional information or communicate Faculty concerns, and report back to Faculty on the results. 

Professional Service, Service to Institution, and Applied Behavior Analysis Division (12%) 

• Maintain scholarly activities that further the practice of applied behavior analysis. 

• Foster education of, and interest in, student service in the community. 

• Engage in community service. 
   

• Participate in the Applied Behavior Analysis Department functions, including but not limited to participating in the analysis of student progress, assisting in general faculty searches, and admissions activities, contributing to general and specific curriculum development activities, mentoring of new faculty members, collaborating and attending residencies as well as course lead responsibilities and other related duties as assigned. 

• Service on committee(s) as agreed upon with Department Chair, including Departmental and Institutional Committees. 

Position Qualifications: 

• A doctoral degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field (BCBA or BCBA-D eligible is also preferable).  

• Evidence of success in working with a diverse group of professionals to meet academic goals 

• Record of scholarship and/or community service preferred. 

• Experience teaching research methods courses, including quantitative and mixed methods. 

• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis or psychology. 

• Experience and expertise in distance learning instruction, including Canvas LMS, for adult learners who are working professionals. 

• Excellent leadership, communication, team building, and relationship skills. 

• Success in a team-oriented environment that emphasizes individual accountability and collaborative teamwork. 

• Ability to behave in a collegial and professional manner with all members of The Chicago School community. 

• Ability to adhere to the highest professional conduct and ethical standards. 

• Promote The Chicago School’s mission and reputation. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• History of publication in professional journals. 

• Experience with program assessment and evaluation. 

• Experience with student recruitment and grassroots marketing.