Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice/Practicum Director, Department of Behavior Analysis
Company: Simmons University
Location: Medford
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
The Department of Behavior Analysis in the College of Natural,
Behavioral, and Health Science (CNBHS) invites applications for a
non-tenure track, Assistant or Associate Professor of
Practice/Practicum Director ( Director ) within our campus-based
Master s degree program in Boston, MA. The position will be filled
for a 7/1/24 start (negotiable). We seek innovative educators and
scholars with a demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum
development, a commitment to supporting practicum placements,
experience supervising student research, and a knowledge of the
challenges confronting behavior analysts today. As a University
committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, we seek
candidates with a demonstrated ability and a commitment to working
with individuals across a broad range of social and personal
identities and perspectives. This position is fully dedicated to
supporting the Experiential Learning courses and coordinating
compliance with accreditation standards. In addition, the position
requires maintaining a teaching course load within the campus-based
master s program, with a possibility of teaching in other
department programs (e.g., doctoral or online master s programs).
Responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing student
experiential learning site placement and supervisor assignments,
student orientation, student registration, thesis coordination and
tracking, tracking student experiential learning hours, conducting
student performance assessments, and overseeing Practicum
coursework and experiences for all campus-based master s students.
The successful candidate will ensure procedural integrity and
compliance with the Association for Behavior Analysts International
(ABAI) accreditation standards for experiential learning coursework
and thesis projects. The Director will also vet and manage worksite
and supervisor documentation, ensure supervisors meet and maintain
required qualifications for supervision of experiential learning
coursework, maintain supervisor records, provide supervision,
support, and training to supervisors within the program, and ensure
supervisor compliance with program and ABAI policies and protocols.
Upon hire, the Director will be expected to complete the Simmons
University supervision training, maintain ABAI, Behavior Analyst
Certification Board, and maintain Simmons University standards for
supervision.
Qualifications:
Application Instructions: To apply for the position, please submit:
(1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) BACB certification number and state
licensure information, (4) statement of mentoring and supervision
philosophy, including supervising student research, (5) statement
of teaching philosophy, and (6) names and contact information for
three professional references. Application review will begin ASAP
and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding this
position may be directed to Gretchen Dittrich, (), Professor of
Practice, Chair of the Behavior Analysis Department and Director of
the Master's Program.
Additional Background: Simmons University s Masters in Behavior
Analysis and Doctorate in Behavior Analysis programs prepare
students for leadership roles in the implementation, evaluation and
administration of applied behavioral analytic principles and
methods. Our campus-based Master of Science in Behavior Analysis
program is one of the few master s programs across the world that
are accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis
International (ABAI), and was the first master's program in New
England to be accredited by ABAI. Our innovative curriculum
emphasizes contemporary research in applied behavior analysis, and
students are required to complete experiential learning coursework
as part of their degree program. Many of our graduates continue on
to supervisory, consultative, and leadership roles in the field
post graduation, as well as opening their own clinical practices,
specializing in under-represented areas of practice in the field,
and/or pursuing further education in a doctoral program. Located in
Boston s historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of
empowering women and of challenging traditional gender roles.
Simmons University was one of the first higher education
institutions to focus on preparing women to become leaders and has
evolved to become a university offering a women-centered
undergraduate program, with graduate programs open to all. The
Department of Behavior Analysis is housed in CNBHS, which is a
collegial and supportive community of teachers and scholars within
a uniquely multidisciplinary College. Simmons faculty and staff are
truly committed to our mission of preparing students to become
champions of social justice and leaders in their professions and
their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic
workplace. Simmons University strives for inclusive excellence in
all aspects of an individual s community experience: One of our
strategic goals is to become the most inclusive campus in New
England.
Instructions to Applicants : Please upload all applicable
application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing
sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box
on page 2 ('My Experience') of this application. Documents can be
uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all
aspects of an individual s community experience. As a university
committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages
applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is
committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing
inclusive hiring practices at all levels, for all positions
ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent
positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity
employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse
faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.by Jobble
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