Behavior Analysis Assistant Professor

Position Summary

This full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Psychology is sought for a role beginning August 2026. Review of applications will commence February 1 2026.

The Department of Psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor who is a behavior analyst with a earned doctorate and evidence‑based clinical or experimental experience.

• Teach undergraduate courses in psychology with an emphasis on behavior analysis and in the Behavior Analysis master’s program. The teaching load is 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester.
• Provide instruction in a variety of formats (face‑to‑face, hybrid, online) and at day and evening time slots on rotation.
• Serve and advance the Behavior Analysis master’s program, actively pursuing ABAI accreditation for a master’s level program.
• Conduct scholarly work related to ABA, engage, support, and mentor student research, and chair or serve on master’s thesis committees.

Required

• Earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or a related area.
• Current BCBA or BCBA‑D certification and eligibility for license as a Licensed Behavior Analyst in Oklahoma.
• ABDs may apply; if the doctorate is not obtained and submitted by the time of employment, the position rank will change to Tenure‑Track‑Instructor.

Preferred

• Teaching experience in higher education and experience developing and delivering online courses using learning management systems.
• Ability to provide high‑quality mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students and a record of scholarship.
• Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.

Training and research in learning and behavior, behavior analysis, and experimental psychology; ability to mentor and advise students in behavior analytic research and practice areas.

Reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA requirements may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.