Lecturer of Applied Behavior Analysis; Faculty

Overview

The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media at Seton Hall University invites applications for a Lecturer of Applied Behavior Analysis (contract faculty position), beginning in August, 2026.

• 24-credit teaching load per academic year (i.e., four classes in the Fall and Spring semesters), including courses in behavior analysis such as Basic Principles of Behavior, Experimental Design, Ethics, OBM, Practicum, and Philosophy of Behaviorism.
• Active service across the College and Department.
• Curriculum development and program assessment, review, and revision.
• Student advisement and thesis mentorship.
• A commitment to the University's Mission.
• The position entails a 12-credit teaching requirement during the Fall and Spring semesters (i.e., 4 courses per semester), commensurate with Department needs. Lecturers are initially appointed for a one-year term, which may be renewed and extended for a period of up to three years by the University; there is no limit on the number of renewals that may be sought, subject to Department and College needs.
  
  Lecturers are also eligible for promotion to the rank of Senior Lecturer. Although the position does not require research responsibilities, Seton Hall University is a Carnegie R2 institution.

The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM) was launched in Summer 2023 and embodies the University’s commitment to pedagogical innovation, intellectual ferment, and community engagement. It unites scholars and students from four departments and serves as the home for cutting-edge, transdisciplinary inquiry. The faculty, staff, and students seek to improve the human condition by collaborating across fields such as arts, communication, education, leadership, and mental health.

Expressive activities are central to teaching, learning, counseling, and social engagement. CHDCM has approximately 1,550 total students and about 70 full-time faculty and 125 adjunct faculty. For more information about CHDCM and Seton Hall University, visit: shu.edu/human-development-culture-media

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctoral degree in a field related to applied behavior analysis from an accredited institution (applicants who are ABD with an expected degree conferral date before December 31, 2026 will be considered).
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA or BCBA-D) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• Ability to teach a variety of courses in behavior analysis at the graduate level.
• Ability to provide graduate students with research thesis mentorship.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Prior or current practice as a board certified or licensed behavior analyst.
• Interest and ability to teach courses related to, but outside the direct field of behavior analysis (e.g., psychology, counseling, special education, school psychology).
• Prior higher education teaching experience with demonstrated effectiveness.
• Knowledge of accreditation requirements in behavior analysis.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA or BCBA-D)

Salary Range: $61,556 - $68,396

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Required materials include: (1) Cover letter; (2) CV; (3) Name and contact information for three (3) professional references; (4) teaching philosophy; and (5) transcript(s) for all coursework completed, indicating receipt of all degrees.

Optional materials include: (1) prior student evaluations; and/or (2) letters of reference.

The Search Committee will conduct video interviews with semi-finalists. Finalists will be invited to a required on-campus full-day visit.

Review of applications is underway and will continue until a candidate is appointed. Applicants who submit their application and all materials by January 10, 2026, will receive priority consideration.

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Frank Cicero by phone at  or via email ero.

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