Assistant Professor of Behavior Analysis – Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human Development

Overview

Assistant Professor of Behavior Analysis – Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human Development

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 12502
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Education and Human Development, Department of Educational Psychology invites applications for one tenure-track position at the Assistant level beginning Fall 2025.

 

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

 

 

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region.

 

UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation, and the world.

 

In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized the UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

 

UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

 

 

College

 

UTSA's College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) is home to approximately 2,000 students enrolled in more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The COEHD is comprised of six unique departments, each of which is essential to advancing its mission. These include the Departments of Bicultural/Bilingual Studies, Counseling, Educational Psychology, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, and Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. UTSA's COEHD was recently ranked second best College of Education in the University of Texas System. The COEHD is highly engaged in San Antonio and surrounding communities, and prides itself on addressing grand challenges of the future related to education and human development using an interdisciplinary approach. Pursuant to our role as a Hispanic Serving Institution, we engage, advocate, and lead with the various communities we serve. We are committed to the UTSA destinations of becoming a Model for Student Success, a Great Public Research University, and an Exemplar for Human Health and Social-Economic Transformation. For more information about the College of Education and Human Development, please visit: education.utsa.edu/

 

Department

 

The Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) consists of 13 full-time faculty members and offers masters degrees in applied educational psychology, behavior analysis, and school psychology and a doctoral degree in school psychology. Our faculty and students have been recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally for excellence in both research and teaching.

 

Position Summary

 

The successful candidate will (1) teach in the UTSA Behavior Analysis Program (housed in the Department of Educational Psychology), (2) support students as they obtain coursework, research experience, and applied fieldwork experience in pursuit of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and (3) continue the department's success of building relationships with clinics, schools and agencies throughout the San Antonio community.

 

Responsibilities include: teaching; advising and supervising students in thesis-equivalent projects; conducting an active program of research; seeking extramural grant funding; and providing service to the department, college, and university. There is also the potential for the successful candidate to assume a leadership role in the department's Behavior Analysis program.

 

Qualifications

 

The successful candidate will possess: (1) Earned doctorate in Behavior Analysis, Educational Psychology, Psychology, Special Education, or related field by August 1, 2025 (ABD will not be considered), and (2) a record of scholarly productivity and extramural funding commensurate with level of experience with preference given to research focused on adult and adolescents with disabilities, employment, and/or transition research, (3) a Board Certified Behavior Analyst Credential, and (4) the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first generation and low-income students and be committed to assisting the University's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution.

 

Preferred Qualifications: (1) doctorate from a Behavior Analysis program verified or accredited by ABAI; (2) possess or be eligible for Texas licensure (Licensed Behavior Analyst); (3) teaching experience at the graduate level that includes behavior analytic courses such as introduction to behavior analysis, behavior assessment, research methods, and intervention; (4) research experience in behavior analysis; (5) quantitative skills with an emphasis on single-case research methods or group experimental design; and (6) applied experience providing behavior analytic services.

 

Application Process

Applicants must submit their full application package via the UTSA Talent Acquisition portal which is located at https://www.utsa.edu/hr/Employment/.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to ensure the fullest consideration please submit your materials no later than October 21, 2024.

 

To apply applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

 

 

• A letter addressing required and preferred qualifications

   

• A current curriculum vitae

   

• Complete contact information for at least three professional references

   

• A research statement (3-page limit)

   

• A teaching statement (2-page limit)

   

• Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval, and applicants must show a demonstrated commitment.

   

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Working Conditions

This position will be primarily located on UTSA Downtown campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

 

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=12502&PostingSeq=1

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