Assistant Professor & ABA Online Coordinator of Experiential Learning na Floridatech
Floridatech · Melbourne, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Professional
- Escritório em Melbourne
Florida Institute of Technology’s School of Behavior Analysis (SoBA) is seeking applicants for a teaching-track position at the assistant professor level, with a specialty in any area of behavior analysis to start as soon as possible, but no later than Fall 2026.
Requirements for all SoBA faculty positions: A Ph.D. in behavior analysis or a doctorate in psychology or education with an emphasis in behavior analysis, evidence of research productivity, and teaching experience. BCBA or BCBA-D certification is required.
The required area of behavior analytic expertise is open, but the preferred candidate will have completed formal coursework in the experimental analysis of behavior, applied behavior analysis (clinical applications, educational applications, organizational behavior management [OBM]), and conceptual analysis/philosophical underpinnings of behavior analysis. We are recruiting candidates with strong administrative and teaching skills and we are particularly interested in candidates with experience in OBM, clinical supervision, and instructional design. The successful candidate will also be expected to conduct research, although an emphasis will be placed on administrative duties. This faculty position will be a member of a team that is responsible for managing a large, online graduate program. This is a 12-month position that requires some on-campus involvement.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
In your application, include a brief statement of relevant experience as well as research and teaching interests. Please submit a letter of interest, vita, names, and contact information for three references and at least one letter of recommendation to: [THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO FL TECH’S ADMISSIONS PORTAL].
Questions can be sent to:
Bryon Neff, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Associate Professor, Program Chair and Director, ABA Online Institute
Florida Institute of Technology
School of Behavior Analysis
Email: [email protected]
Florida Tech is a Tier 1 National University, as listed by US News and World Report. Our on-campus School of Behavior Analysis degree programs are accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis, International. We offer MS degrees in ABA and OBM, and a Ph.D. degree in behavior analysis at our main campus and an MS degree in ABA at our Florida Tech Orlando Education Center. We also offer a fully online MA program in professional behavior analysis and two online certificate programs. Our main campus is located on the east coast of Florida, just south of the Kennedy Space Center and 60 miles east of Orlando.
Check the Florida Tech website, www.fit.edu, and the Behavior Analysis program website, http://cpla.fit.edu/aba/, for more information about the university, the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts, and the School of Behavior Analysis.
FL Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply.
The Assistant Professor & ABA Online Coordinator of Experiential Learning is a 12-month, teaching-track position that reports to the Director of the ABA Online Institute. Responsibilities include: Leading teams of online instructors, overseeing experiential activities (e.g., research and clinical experiences), managing the attestation process, supporting student success, and ensuring the ABA Online Institute remains in good standing with accrediting and other relevant bodies (e.g., SACSCOC, ABAI, APBA, BACB) as well as the university's assessment team (APAC).
Responsibilities Include:
Lead teams of instructors who are responsible for conducting live, online sessions with students. Duties may include managing a number of our online courses, including: course delivery, course outcome evaluations, potential academic honesty violations, and student issues/success/satisfaction. Serve as primary discussion board leader for specific courses. Assist students in need of accommodations, withdrawals, and incompletes. Calculate and enter final grades in PAWS for specific courses.
Provide support and be an active member of a team of Lead Instructional Managers.
Identify, develop, and oversee resources that support high-quality clinical experiences.
Complete and submit attestation forms to the BACB on behalf of ABA Online students.
Complete academic-related reports (e.g., APAC/WEAVE, FPE). Meet with SoBA and third-party teams to discuss findings and program adjustments. Assist the Director and the Academic Coordinator with accreditation efforts.
Generate a line of research that pertains to the ABA Online Institute.
Conduct pre-semester meetings with Instructors to review recent changes and expectations.
Generate a line of research that pertains to the ABA Online Institute.
Service: Participate in SoBA, CoPLA, and/or university-related committees/meetings.
Requirements Include:
Ph.D. (or Ph.D. in progress) in behavior analysis or related field with experience in behavior analysis teaching or training.
Maintain certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing.
Demonstrate mastery in the concepts and principles of behavior analysis.
Communicate information effectively in a clear, courteous, and timely manner to students and team members.
Teach effectively.
Facilitate student achievement of educational outcomes and maintain high student satisfaction scores.
Work effectively as part of a team.
Take initiative, self-manage, and prioritize and complete tasks independently.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas and PAWS.
Learn new technologies/programs quickly and independently (e.g., Panapto, Playposit, Slate, Workday).
A wired, high-speed internet connection sufficient to effectively conduct online activities.
Flexibility of work hours (evenings and weekend days/evenings are required).
FL Tech employees must hold a set of core values as demonstrated through their public behavior and social media presence that support and enhance the mission and goals of the ABA online programs.
Care about the success of the field and demonstrate this care by prioritizing our students to the degree that is reasonable.
Leadership – lead first by example and then help those around you.
Initiative – Determine what needs to be done, find viable solutions, and communicate concerns to team members.
Work independently with integrity – The ABA online programs work in a flexible work environment.
Equal Opportunity
Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email [email protected], or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.
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You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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