Tennessee Tech University - College of Business
Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis
Tennessee Tech University - College of Business, Cookeville, Tennessee, us, 38502
Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis
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Position Information Position Number 123160 – Working Title: Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis – Job Title: Assistant Professor – Full‑Time – Department: Curriculum and Instruction Office – Job Purpose: Teach courses, perform research, and fulfill the mission of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions Teaching in the graduate ABA program; direct supervision of students in ABA Field Experience/Practicum; teaching courses in ABA and related areas; conducting scholarly work related to ABA – establishing and maintaining a record of scholarly productivity through peer‑reviewed publications, external funding, and conference presentations; providing service at the University, professional and community levels; developing partnerships with area ABA and public programs for student field experiences; chairing and/or serving on graduate MA and PhD committees and mentoring graduate students; engaging in program development with faculty. Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of how their education and experiences have prepared them to successfully execute all of the duties of the position.
Minimum Qualifications An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a related educational discipline. ABD candidates considered if their doctorate is completed before position start date of August 1, 2026. BCBA certified. Minimum 3 years experience in the ABA field. Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with faculty, colleagues and administrators. Ability to integrate technology into instruction and documented evidence of online course content delivery. Ability to advise students, serve on and chair graduate level committees, and serve on doctoral level committees. Commitment to and potential for developing proposals for external funding. Demonstrated potential for scholarly publications/research endeavors.
Preferred Qualifications Five years’ experience in the ABA field; Adjunct or full‑time higher education teaching experience.
Compensation And Benefits Salary commensurate with education and experience. Full‑time, nine‑month, tenure‑track position to begin August 1, 2026. Benefits include the accumulation of one sick leave day per month and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details Posting Date 10/15/2025 – Screening Date 01/13/2026 – Open Until Filled – Yes – Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email contact information for three professional references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter if selected for interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all materials are received. Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered. Questions can be directed to: Dr. Jeremy Wendt, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505. You may contact Dr. Wendt at 931.372.3181 or preferably by email at jwendt@tntech.edu.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts
Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Transcripts 2
Transcripts 3
Other Documents
Supplemental Questions
* Do you have, or will have by start date, an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a related educational discipline?
Yes
No
* Do you have at least 3 years of experience in the ABA field?
Yes
No
* How did you hear about this job opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Higher Education
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Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis
role at
Tennessee Tech University - College of Business
Position Information Position Number 123160 – Working Title: Assistant Professor in Applied Behavior Analysis – Job Title: Assistant Professor – Full‑Time – Department: Curriculum and Instruction Office – Job Purpose: Teach courses, perform research, and fulfill the mission of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions Teaching in the graduate ABA program; direct supervision of students in ABA Field Experience/Practicum; teaching courses in ABA and related areas; conducting scholarly work related to ABA – establishing and maintaining a record of scholarly productivity through peer‑reviewed publications, external funding, and conference presentations; providing service at the University, professional and community levels; developing partnerships with area ABA and public programs for student field experiences; chairing and/or serving on graduate MA and PhD committees and mentoring graduate students; engaging in program development with faculty. Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of how their education and experiences have prepared them to successfully execute all of the duties of the position.
Minimum Qualifications An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a related educational discipline. ABD candidates considered if their doctorate is completed before position start date of August 1, 2026. BCBA certified. Minimum 3 years experience in the ABA field. Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with faculty, colleagues and administrators. Ability to integrate technology into instruction and documented evidence of online course content delivery. Ability to advise students, serve on and chair graduate level committees, and serve on doctoral level committees. Commitment to and potential for developing proposals for external funding. Demonstrated potential for scholarly publications/research endeavors.
Preferred Qualifications Five years’ experience in the ABA field; Adjunct or full‑time higher education teaching experience.
Compensation And Benefits Salary commensurate with education and experience. Full‑time, nine‑month, tenure‑track position to begin August 1, 2026. Benefits include the accumulation of one sick leave day per month and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details Posting Date 10/15/2025 – Screening Date 01/13/2026 – Open Until Filled – Yes – Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email contact information for three professional references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter if selected for interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all materials are received. Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered. Questions can be directed to: Dr. Jeremy Wendt, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505. You may contact Dr. Wendt at 931.372.3181 or preferably by email at jwendt@tntech.edu.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts
Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Transcripts 2
Transcripts 3
Other Documents
Supplemental Questions
* Do you have, or will have by start date, an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a related educational discipline?
Yes
No
* Do you have at least 3 years of experience in the ABA field?
Yes
No
* How did you hear about this job opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Higher Education
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tennessee Tech University - College of Business by 2x
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