Teaching Faculty Open Rank Position

Job Title:

Faculty Position in Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis

Location: Panama City, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 58006

Department FSU Panama City Applied Behavior and Psychology.

Florida State University Panama City (FSU PC) offers a well-established, nationally recognized, top-ranked Master's Degree program in Psychology with a major in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that serves students at both the FSU Tallahassee and Panama City campuses. The FSU ABA Master's program is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and emphasizes a scientist practitioner model in providing students the education, training, and supervised clinical experiences required to sit for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst exam (BCBA) upon graduation. In addition to the ABA Master's program, FSU PC also offers a Bachelor's Degree program in Psychology, which includes courses in Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Social Psychology, as well as Neuroscience and Behavior Analysis.

Florida State University is one of the nation's top 25 public universities and FSU Panama City amplifies the university's efforts to preserve, expand and disseminate knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and human services professions. FSU Panama City is located 100 miles west of Tallahassee on the beautiful North St. Andrews Bay and is only three miles from the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. FSU PC currently houses 20 bachelor's programs, 9 master's programs, 1 doctoral program, and boasts a small faculty-to-student ratio, which gives students a more personalized academic experience. Please visit https://pc.fsu.edu/promise for information about our FSU PC Promise to students and https://pc.fsu.edu/ for more information about our campus. FSU Panama City also recently opened a brand new, residential housing complex on campus and right on the water. This new apartment-style complex at FSU PC houses both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information about our on-campus housing, visit https://seminolelandingfsu.com/.

Responsibilities:

The position will consist of in-person instruction, student mentorship, graduate student clinical case study supervision, and program service responsibilities. Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Teach in-person courses in both the ABA Master's program and the undergraduate Psychology program at FSU Panama City,
• Provide mentorship to students.
• Engage in course and curriculum development.
• Serve as a core faculty member in the ABA Master's program.
• Engage in teaching innovations to facilitate high-quality instruction.
• Participate in service to the Psychology Programs and Campus.
• Maintain a faculty advisory role for graduate student clinical case studies that align with the accreditation standards of the program – additional research opportunities are possible, though not specifically required for this teaching faculty position.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or a related field with doctoral preparation in Behavior Analysis/ABA (ABD will be considered). Clinical experience in the application of ABA across a variety of health-related populations (e.g., autism, aging, mental health, etc.) and a minimum of two years of experience teaching at the university level are also required. Additionally, the candidate should be a doctoral level behavior analyst who meets requirements for teaching in an ABAI-accredited, VCS program. Experience in conducting and overseeing applied research and mentoring student engagement with research and/or clinical projects is also desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification as a board-certified behavior analyst is preferred. The ideal candidate should also have the ability to teach a variety of courses across different areas in behavior analysis and Psychology (e.g., grad-level courses in Ethics, Skinner's Theory of Behaviorism, Research Methods, Basic Principles of Behavior, and a breadth of undergraduate areas). Experience with BACB credentialing requirements and ABAI accreditation policies, experience working with and mentoring individuals seeking BACB certification, and demonstrated, superior ability to teach high-quality courses at the university level are also highly desirable.

Contact Information:

Dr. Leah Koehler, PhD, BCBA-D - lkoehler@fsu.edu

Chair of the Search Committee

ABA Program Director

University Information:

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news

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How To Apply:

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applicants should also upload all of the following documents to their online application:

• A cover letter describing university teaching experience, the courses the applicant feels qualified to teach, a summary of research and ABA clinical experiences and how they fit with this program, and why you are seeking this position.
• A statement of teaching philosophy that describes values in teaching and training behavior analysis students.
• Current curriculum vitae with names of 3 references who will be submitting reference letters on your behalf.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (copies of teaching evaluations and other data).
• Also in the FSU application system, applicants must provide names and email contact information for at least 3 references, who will receive notifications to submit a letter of reference on your behalf. Please ensure that those references respond to this inquiry and submit their reference letters through the FSU application system.
• Applicants may also upload additional, relevant material to support your application by uploading them into the FSU application system. If you experience difficulty in the system, you can also email supplemental materials or have your references send their letters to Dr. Leah Koehler, Chair of the Search – lkoehler@fsu.edu.

Considerations:

This is a Faculty position and is being advertised as a specialized teaching faculty position with opportunities for promotion and multi-year contracts.

The salary will be competitive, and the rank of the appointment will depend on level of experience and qualifications.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled and will begin in Spring 2025 or later if circumstances warrant it. Review of applications will begin August 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

This position will be on-site at FSU Panama City in Panama City, FL.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf

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