University of South Florida
Assistant Professor of Instruction and Practicum Coordinator
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
The Department of Child and Family Studies in the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is seeking an Assistant Professor of Instruction and Practicum Coordinator for its on-campus Master of Science (MS) in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program. This is a non-tenure earning faculty position.
This position will teach courses in the MS Program (Fall, Spring, and Summer) and oversee and coordinate all aspects of fieldwork, an integral component of the MS Program. Examples of responsibilities associated with the role of Practicum Coordinator include updating memoranda of agreement and fieldwork handbooks, facilitating the review and approval process for new fieldwork sites and supervisors, helping students secure fieldwork sites, ensuring that MS students' fieldwork experience complies with the requirements set forth by the BACB and the experiential learning requirements established by ABAI, assessing student progress related to fieldwork requirements, and managing fieldwork related program data.
Additional expectations of this position include conducting research, mentoring MS thesis projects, serving on thesis and dissertation committees, and other tasks assigned by the Program Director.
The successful applicant must meet ABAI instructor qualifications to teach, including holding a doctoral degree and BCBA/BCBA-D certification, and be qualified per the BACB to supervise individuals working toward certification. The position requires the instructor to work from the USF Tampa Campus. It is not a remote position.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in ABA or a related field with an ABA concentration by start date (5/17/26). Current BCBA certification. ABAI approved instructor (or meets ABAI requirements for instructors) BACB approved supervisor. College teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications
BCBA-D certification. Graduate teaching experience in ABA. Experience coordinating fieldwork activities. Experience as a Verified Course Sequence (VCS) coordinator Experience in academic advising. Experience mentoring students in research. ABA research productivity (publications and presentations). Criteria for the evaluation of candidates
To ensure the fair and equitable evaluation of all candidates, the following criteria will be used in reviewing the applicants' qualifications. Ranges for rating the criteria are weighted in terms of importance to the position. Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application: Cover Letter Addressing Position Qualifications CV 2 Letters of Recommendation Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process.
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PhD in ABA or a related field with an ABA concentration by start date (5/17/26). Current BCBA certification. ABAI approved instructor (or meets ABAI requirements for instructors) BACB approved supervisor. College teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications
BCBA-D certification. Graduate teaching experience in ABA. Experience coordinating fieldwork activities. Experience as a Verified Course Sequence (VCS) coordinator Experience in academic advising. Experience mentoring students in research. ABA research productivity (publications and presentations). Criteria for the evaluation of candidates
To ensure the fair and equitable evaluation of all candidates, the following criteria will be used in reviewing the applicants' qualifications. Ranges for rating the criteria are weighted in terms of importance to the position. Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application: Cover Letter Addressing Position Qualifications CV 2 Letters of Recommendation Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process.
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