Adjunct Faculty Applied Behavior Analysis

Description

The Master’s degree program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Assumption University in Worcester, MA is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach a course on measurement and research methods in applied behavior analysis for the Spring 2027 semester.

Graduate classes meet once per week on campus in the late afternoon or evening. The semester runs from January 19 through May 6, 2027.

For more information about the ABA programs at Assumption University, visit  https://www.assumption.edu/graduate/applied-behavior-analysis 

Application Instructions: 

To apply, please submit (1) a letter of interest, (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information for two references who can attest to the applicant’s teaching experience and qualifications. Finalists will also be asked to provide official transcripts of academic work. Materials should be submitted as MS Word documents. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

About Assumption University: 

St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect.

As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

Requirements

• Applicants should have an MA/MS or PhD (preferred) in applied behavior analysis or a related field and possess the BCBA or BCBA-D credential. 
• Preference will be given to candidates with graduate-level teaching experience. 
• Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.