Clinical Faculty in Special Education, Assistant Professor Rank
Department:
EHE | Educational Studies Administration
The Department of Educational Studies in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University invites applications for a full-time (12-month) clinical faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in Special Education to complement and extend our existing expertise and contribute to our program. Specifically, we seek individuals with expertise in applied behavior analysis to assist with building our ABAI accredited programs and supporting our other Special Education accredited programs by teaching courses, advising students, and assisting with administrative tasks related to accreditation requirements. This position will begin August 2025.
Performance Objectives
The candidate will teach courses in the MA and PhD special education programs specializing in applied behavior analysis, advise master’s theses and research projects, and assist with administrative tasks related maintaining accreditation. As needed, the candidate will also perform tasks (teaching, administrative) to support our Special Education licensure programs.
Education and Experience Requirements
We seek candidates who have the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential, and experience teaching online courses, assisting with accreditation or licensure requirements, and supervising field experiences. Additional expectations include service to the department, college, and the community, and performance of administrative duties as needed.
The candidate must meet the following required qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in a relevant discipline - broad areas of expertise may include behavioral assessment and intervention for teaching a wide range of skills (e.g., academic, social, daily living, functional, vocational) to individuals with disabilities including learning disabilities, autism, emotional/behavior disorders, and developmental disabilities
- BCBA credential
- Potential to teach, advise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
- Skilled with measuring behavior, designing and implementing behavioral research, and identifying and implementing evidence-based practices
Preferred qualifications for the successful candidate include:
- Doctorate in Special Education
- Online teaching experience
- Demonstrated excellence in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in their teaching and service agendas and who offer robust evidence of sustained impact
- Familiarity with relevant accreditation and licensure requirements
The candidate selected for this position must demonstrate the ability to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States by August 2025. The Department welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., children, caring for disabled or elderly family), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia (e.g., in professional or industry service). The Department is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty, staff, and students. The Ohio State University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include: https://osujoblinks.com/ratj
Required:
- Cover Letter: Please submit a letter of application describing how your experience and your teaching interests align with the required and preferred position qualifications.
- Curriculum Vita (CV)
- Statement of Teaching and Mentoring
- Three professional reference letters (must be submitted with the application materials to Workday)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.