Job Title:

 Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

Basic Function:

Kent State University (KSU) is seeking a qualified, student-centered Non-Tenure Track (NTT) Assistant Professor or Lecturer (depending on degree qualifications) in Special Education with a primary focus on the Behavior Intervention Specialist Certificate Program (BISCP).

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

The BISCP at KSU maintains Verified Course Sequence (VCS) approval by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), leading to eligibility for certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Proactive efforts are underway to ensure future compliance with changing accreditation standards. The BISCP is part of Kent State’s Special Education program, which offers a wide variety of licensure areas to prepare professionals to meet diverse learner needs.

The role will serve a primary responsibility for teaching and academic advising. A secondary responsibility will be for operational tasks that includes direction in curriculum/program development and ongoing accreditation. The successful candidate will play a key role in revising and enhancing coursework to align with evolving directions in professional certification and best practices in the field. This position offers an opportunity to join a collaborative faculty team dedicated to preparing highly skills partitioners to meet the increasing workforce demands in ABA.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

• Teaching/Advising:
  • Develop, revise, and teach engaging in-person and online graduate and undergraduate courses (typically four per semester);
  • Ensure program quality and relevance in curriculum, teaching, and student learning outcomes;
  • Monitor student retention and achievement, providing guidance and support, as needed;
  • Maintain scheduled office hours and provide academic guidance to students;
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• Operational Support:
  • Serve as a representative of BISCP/ABA internally and externally, fostering relationships with faculty, students, and relevant stakeholders;
  • Lead curriculum development, course design, and assessment initiatives in ABA;
  • Maintain compliance with institutional policies and accrediting bodies;
  • Collaborate with special education faculty to ensure courses reflect evidence-based practices and emerging trends;
  • Participate in program-area meetings and relevant accreditation or institutional planning efforts;
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the School Director.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis; Special Education, Psychology or a related field with a concentration in ABA;
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential in good standing at time of employment
• Active participation in ABA-related professional associations
• Experience implementing ABA practices with children or adults in clinical or educational settings
• Experience with the use of innovative technology, online instruction, or other synchronous and asynchronous distance learning modalities.

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

• Doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis; Special Education, Psychology or a related field with a concentration in ABA;
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral Level (BCBA-D);
• Minimum of three years post-certification experience in the field of ABA;
• At least one semester experience teaching ABA courses at the undergraduate, graduate, or other adult educational settings;
• Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices and research in ABA.
• Demonstrated experience supervising the applied experience of those pursuing BACB certification
• State licensure as a Behavior Analyst (if applicable)

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

 Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Special Instructions Summary:

Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received prior to October 3, 2025. To apply, please complete an online application at http://jobs.kent.edu. Application materials should include: (1) a cover letter expressing interest in the position; (2) statement of teaching philosophy; (3) curriculum vitae; and (4) name and contact information of three references (letters of reference are not needed at this time). Questions related to the job or the application should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Sloane Burgess (sburges8@kent.edu).

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.