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Job Description:

ABOUT THE CHICAGO SCHOOL

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 45 years.

As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of an inclusive community committed to excellence. At The Chicago School, we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring and retaining the most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Ideal applicants will have experience in an ABA specialty area (e.g., organizational behavior management, acceptance and commitment therapy, intellectual disabilities); have proven teaching skills in higher education; have a commitment to scholarship and service; be dedicated to preparing excellent future ABA professionals; and have ABA service delivery experience. This position is primarily for our Chicago campus, but with course lead responsibilities, collaborating with national campus locations (DC, SoCal, Plano, TX).

Principal Duties:

Teach students at a graduate level in topics related to Applied BehaviorAnalysis, in face-to-face, synchronous, and asynchronousmodalities

Contribute to curriculum design and departmental development

Monitor student learning outcomes and progress

Provide academic advisement and supervision to ABA students

Chair and act as reader on thesis and dissertation committees

Interact and communicate successfully with a diverse population

Further service to The Chicago School through committees

Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Possesses the ability to make decisions under pressure

Strong time management skills

Manage multiple projects with multiple deadlines while meeting or exceeding expectations

Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others

Communicates ideas and information effectively in both vocal and written form

Adapt to changing circumstances, needs, and demands

Proficiency in MS Office and Canvas learning platforms

Position Qualifications:

Earned doctoral degree (BCBA-D preferred)

2-5 years experience in a higher education setting

2-5 years of professional experience in behavior analysis

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $75,000 - $85,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.