Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis

The Opportunity

National Louis University (NLU) located in Chicago, IL seeks an Applied Behavior Analysis full-time faculty member to join its rapidly-expanding College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences program.

About NLU

National Louis University (NLU) is looking to honor its past while defining a bold new future as a contemporary, comprehensive university that prepares diverse students for sustained professional success with a deep commitment to Access, Excellence, Innovation and Equity. We are a pioneering community that uses innovation to improve outcomes. NLU questions the status quo and strives to adapt and evolve with the changing needs of its students. We are a community that cares about each other and our students and we work collaboratively, tirelessly and quickly to advance change in the service of students. We have a long venerable history, but we are not typical. We seek to solve intractable social issues through education; we believe we have not succeeded until graduates achieve sustainable career related employment; and we foster a culture that promotes failing fast so that we may constantly improve our work.

Founded in 1886, National Louis University is a private not-for-profit university offering over 70 programs from short-term certificate through the doctoral level across its five colleges. The University serves over 10,000 students per year and has experienced unprecedented growth over the last several years. Most students are from Illinois, but the University also attracts students from throughout the U.S. and from around the world who take advantage of campus based, blended and online programming.

NLU is located in the center of Chicago’s downtown loop, across the street from the Art Institute, in an area which has been recognized as America’s largest campus with over 25 institutions and 50,000 students attending a college across the city. In addition, the University has two suburban locations and a Florida regional campus.

This is a ten-month, full-time, one-year appointment (with the potential to extend) as an Assistant Professor position with assigned professional responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, and service. We are looking for a collaborative, dedicated, student-centered colleague who will help serve our students in the following ways:

Principal Duties:

• Teach graduate level courses in Basic and Applied Behavior Analysis, delivered on campus, with additional weekly on-line modules
• Contribute to curriculum design and course revision based on student performance and new developments in research and practice
• Advise and supervise student thesis research
• Engage in our mentorship program, which includes preparing students to maintain academic success, pass the BCBA exam, and achieve their professional goals
• Contribute to curricular and programmatic assessment to promote continuous improvement of student outcomes
• Assist with, or initiate, the development of additional programmatic opportunities
• Engage with the campus community and broader behavior analytic community

• Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, EdD) in Applied Behavior Analysis or closely related field and completion of a behavior analytic thesis or dissertation; ABD may be considered
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Doctoral (BCBA-D)
• Record of effective teaching in graduate behavior analysis courses
• Record of advising graduate-level student research
• Experience in the professional practice of behavior analysis, especially from diverse practice backgrounds
• Experience in providing supervision and training in accordance with BACB Field Experienc Requirements
• Experience in using technology in teaching and assessment
• Record of engagement in professional organizations/associations
• Professionalism in, and demonstrated commitment to, working with diverse populations

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Please Include the following with your Application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)

Optional Additional Attachments:

• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus
• Additional Licenses/Certifications
• Course Evaluations
• Letters of Recommendation