Assistant Clinical Professor

Position Function:

The growing Applied Behavior Analysis Program at Mississippi State University seeks applicants to join our full-time faculty members for one assistant clinical professor position, beginning spring or fall 2022.

Salary Grade : UC

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Foundations offers graduate programs (including masters, educational specialist, and doctoral) in educational psychology, school psychology, applied behavior analysis, and counseling; as well as an undergraduate program in educational psychology. Mississippi State University, located in pastoral Starkville, is a comprehensive, land-grant institution with an enrollment of over 20,000 students and is designated with a very high research activity rating from the Carnegie Foundation. For additional information about Mississippi State University and the department please visit http://www.msstate.edu and http://www.cep.msstate.edu.

Area of Specialization:

Applied Behavior Analysis

Anticipated Appointment Date:

January 1, 2022

Tenure Track Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will involve teaching and program support through our Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Foundations. Primary responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, practicum, supervision, and working with our Autism Liaison Services. The program is based on the scientist practitioner model with strong emphasis on training in the utilization of empirically based applied behavior analytic assessment, intervention, and consultation methods. Students in the program obtain a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Specialist degree in psychology with an emphasis in applied behavior analysis or a closely related field, demonstration of potential of excellence in teaching and service. Have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential.

ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):

Yes

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral degree from an accredited applied behavior analysis program or psychology program (if psychology program: approved by NASP and/or accredited by APA); Eligible for licensure as a behavior analyst in Mississippi; Eligible for BCBA-D certification; Theoretical orientation consistent with applied behavior analysis or behavioral psychology; Record of, or potential for excellence in teaching of undergraduate and graduate behavior analytic courses, both face to face and online, for diverse student population in university settings; Record of, or potential for excellence in service to the department, university and professional organizations; At least two years of experience working with individual with Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders in the clinical, school, or hospital setting. At least two years of experience working with college students with Autism Spectrum Disorders or related disorders in a university based setting and university based clinic.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

All applicants must apply online at https://www.jobs.msstate.edu, and send a cover letter, curriculum vita, official transcript(s), and names and full contact information for three (3) references. Social security number should be redacted prior to submitting transcripts online. For inquires: contact Hallie Smith; hms238@msstate.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.