Assistant/Associate/Professor, Behavior Analysis in Teacher Education

Category: Faculty Subscribe: RSS Job Feed Department: School of Teacher Education Locations: Bowling Green, KY Posted: Oct 21, 2025 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Ref. No.: 994774 Position ID: 194052 Share About Western Kentucky University: Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees. Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities. Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home. Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about. Job Description: Western Kentucky University (WKU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible, nine-month faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Behavior Analysis to support the development and launch of a new Behavior Analysis program within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in designing a high-quality academic program that integrates research, teaching, and community engagement to meet the growing demand for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). The successful candidate will join a collaborative, student-centered faculty committed to evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary partnership, and preparing professionals to serve individuals with developmental and behavioral needs across diverse settings.  Primary responsibilities: Provide leadership in curriculum development, accreditation, and implementation of the new Behavior Analysis programTeach graduate courses in applied behavior analysis and undergraduate courses in behaviorEstablish and sustain a robust research and publication agenda, including pursuit of external fundingSupervise student fieldwork and practicum experiences in accordance with BACB standardsAdvise and mentor students to foster academic and professional growthEngage in service to the department, college, university, and professional community Requirements: PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or closely related field (ABD considered if degree completion by date of hire)Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or eligibility for certification within one year of appointmentAdditional qualifications for each rank are as follows: Assistant Professor: Candidate is expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and have an active and productive program of scholarly research. Associate Professor: Candidate must have 6+ years experience in higher education, demonstrate excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, evidence of sustained scholarly activity including publications and presentations, and a record of service to the institution and profession. Full Professor: Candidate must have earned tenure at another institution, have 12+ years experience in higher education, demonstrate excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, evidence of sustained scholarly activity including publications and presentations, and a record of service to the institution and profession.