Address
Form of workProposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Department 00165 - Special Education
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Non Tenure Track New
Position to Begin 7/1/2024
Details
The Department of Special Education at the University of Utah (https://special-ed.utah.edu/ ) seeks an outstanding individual for a Program Coordinator position in our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program area. We are seeking an individual who has experience developing and teaching ABA coursework in various online formats, extensive knowledge of requirements for BCBA certification, and an understanding of requirements for program accreditation processes. Initially, this faculty member will play a key role in the development and launch of the new ABA online master’s program. Responsibilities will include: 1) collaborating with ABA faculty to develop and teach online coursework, 2) serve as ABAI verified course sequence coordinator, 3) lead collaboration with UOnline marketing and instructional design teams, 4) support efforts towards program accreditation, and 5) advise graduate students, including serving as chair of student master’s project committees. Following the program launch, we anticipate opportunities for this individual to engage in independent and collaborative research and engage in service that emphasizes partnerships within the University as well as with schools and organizations in the community. The Department of Special Education is aligned with the University of Utah’s mission to engage multiple communities to support improvements in quality of life outcomes for children and students, including those with and at risk for disabilities. In addition to academic program leadership, job responsibilities will include departmental, college and university service, and engagement in key state and national professional societies and organizations to further the mission of our leadership preparation programs.
This position is a nine-month non-tenure-track faculty position to begin by July 1, 2024.
Required Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in behavior analysis, special education, or a closely related field by August 15, 2024.
- Active BCBA or BCBA-D certification
- Experience in the design and teaching of online coursework related to applied behavior analysis
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collegial and collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and members of the community
- Experience working with university students, K-12 students and families from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, racial, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic, and disability backgrounds and demonstrated commitment to the meaningful inclusion of individuals with disabilities in educational and related settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of three years of experience in the assessment, instruction, and behavioral support of students with a range of disabilities in clinical, public school, and/or similar settings,
- Demonstrated success in interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarship
- Experience providing supervision to pre-service behavior analysts
Salary and benefit package are competitive with other research-intensive universities.
All applications must be submitted online via the University of Utah web site at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/157766. Do not send application materials directly to the department. As part of the application process, you are required to upload:
- A letter of interest addressing experience, interests, qualifications, and areas of specialization as they relate to the position announcement.
- A curriculum vita.
- Academic transcript from highest earned degree if applicant is currently completing doctoral degree or completed it within the last year.
- One sample of scholarly writing representing the applicant’s own scholarship.
- Teaching statement.
- Names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of three individuals who can speak to the applicant’s teaching and service productivity and potential.
File review will begin Feb 23rd and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Kathleen Strickland-Cohen at kathleen.strickland@utah.edu.
Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state’s flagship research institution and emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. The university serves over 32,000 students from across the U.S. and the world with over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the University of Utah encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders. Salt Lake City is a vibrant, major metropolitan area with a diverse, multicultural population and numerous cultural and outdoor activities.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
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To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 01/16/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN01174CF Type Faculty Posting Specific Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement
- Writing Sample 1
- List of References
Optional Documents
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Transcripts
