What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of the MS Program in Applied Behavior Analysis position at wne?
The Department of Psychology at Western New England University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Associate or Full professor to serve as the Director of our M.S. program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to fill an immediate opening with the possibility of a Fall 2025 start if necessary.
We seek an energetic colleague to join our faculty who will complement and diversify existing research and mentoring. The Director position is a full-time position with an 11-month contract that extends the regular 9-month faculty contract to provide summer support. As Director, the faculty member works closely with the Chair of the department to oversee the M.S. in ABA program. The program is offered at the The New England Center for Children (NECC), and the program director responsibilities will be carried out at the NECC school in Southborough, MA. NECC is an internationally recognized center at the forefront of research and treatment for autism spectrum disorders that provides a comprehensive, structured atmosphere for research and clinical experiences. The Director will provide programmatic leadership and assurances of quality in coursework and clinical training.
The ideal candidate will have strong clinical research skills, an active research program, and a record of scholarly productivity. The area of research is open, but specialization should emphasize clinical focus and application. The faculty member will have the opportunity to recruit and mentor both masters and doctoral students in their research. The faculty member will also have the opportunity to teach courses in their area of expertise in the masters and doctoral programs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach 3 graduate courses per year
- Maintain an active program of research that provides research opportunities for graduate students
- Collaborate with the program faculty to develop and revise a high quality curriculum that meets the standards set by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board
- In conjunction with program faculty, organize practicum experiences that meet the requirements of the Behavior Analysis Certification Board
- Maintain approval for our Verified Course Sequence through the Association for Behavior Analysis International
- Organize the review of student admission materials by faculty, and submit admissions decisions
- Schedule courses and secure instructors to provide courses
- Coordinate the appointment of adjunct faculty members to teach courses and oversee research and practica
- Coordinate student registration
- Arrange for and review course evaluations for all courses, and work with faculty to improve courses as needed
- Coordinate program evaluation and submit required documentation
Interested applicants should submit:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum Vita
- Research statement
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy and recent teaching evaluations
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement describing how the applicant will contribute to a diverse and inclusive community
- Up to three representative publications
- Contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Rachel Thompson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology. Contact by phone e-mail rthompson@wne.edu.
