Adjunct, Graduate Applied Behavior Analysis Program, Department of Teaching, Learning, & Behavioral Studies

Position Title:

Adjunct, Graduate Applied Behavior Analysis Program, Department of Teaching, Learning, & Behavioral Studies

Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Saint Joseph’s University’s Department of Teaching, Learning, & Behavioral Studies has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach a variety of Applied Behavior Analysis courses each semester in our synchronous online program. Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis is essential. Professionals with experience in teaching online courses in higher education will be given preference. Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct 1 or 2 courses each semester on an “as needed” basis.

Courses that may be available for adjunct teaching may include:
Basic Principles of Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis
Behavior Analysis Consultation
Behavioral Development
Clinical Behavior Analysis
Ethics in Behavior Analysis

For further information about the Applied Behavior Analysis program, please visit our website at https://online.sju.edu/graduate/masters-special-education/concentration/behavior-analysis

Adjunct faculty are expected to teach a specified online course(s); prepare course materials; provide support and guidance to students; and report grades.

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Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate and certifi cate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools.

SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional experience, and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU’s academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide support and guidance to students

• Instruct an assigned course, providing syllabi and other instructional materials

• Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction

• Report grades at midterm and final times.

• Providing student learning outcomes data when asked.

Minimum Qualifications:
Required

• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a closely related field

• Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Preferred

• ABD or PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis or a closely related field

Physical and Other Requirements

• May require standing for long periods of time

• May require talking for long periods of time

• May require carrying course materials

Modality:

• Synchronous Online

Pay Transparency:

Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:  Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents for positions with over 50% work time on a SJU campus).  If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Required Documents to submit

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

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Applicant Information & Disclosures

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Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

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