Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis

Abu Dhabi University

College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences

Department of Social
Sciences

Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis (Full-time)

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has
been dedicated to offering internationally benchmarked undergraduate and postgraduate programs and has become one of the region s
leading centers of academic excellence. We have a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population of around 6,000 students from over 60
nationalities enrolled in 32 undergraduate programs and 24 postgraduate programs, including our prestigious DBA. ADU is the only private
higher education institution in the UAE and the region to receive international accreditation and institutional recognition from
the Western Association of Schools and Colleges: Senior College and University Commission WSCUC.

The College of
Arts, Education and Social Sciences (CAESS) provides general education courses for all undergraduate students, in addition to a portfolio of
specialized undergraduate and postgraduate programs in education and social sciences: BA in Psychology, BA in International Relations, BA in
Mass Communication (Arabic and English), BA in Video Game Design, Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Teaching (English), Med in
Educational Technologies and AI, MA in Digital Communication and Technology, MEd in Educational Leadership, Ph.D. in Education, and our
newly launched MA in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis
(Full-time)

Department of Social Sciences, College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences (Abu Dhabi/Al Ain)

We are
seeking qualified and experienced academics in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis to support the launch and delivery of our MA in ABA
program, designed to meet international training and practice standards in behavior analysis.

Job
Responsibilities

• Teach PG-level courses in Applied Behavior Analysis across one or more campuses (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain,
  Dubai).
• Supervise student research projects, theses, and practicum placements in applied settings.
• Conduct regular course
  updates and assist in program accreditation and curriculum development.
• Provide academic advising, mentoring, and fieldwork
  supervision to graduate students.
• Contribute to professional development activities, departmental service, and college
  initiatives.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish annually in peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed journals.

Program Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Analysis, or Psychology with
  specialization in Behavior Analysis from an accredited higher education institution.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  Doctoral (BCBA-D) credential (or BCBA with evidence of doctoral-level training in ABA).
• Minimum 3 years of post-Ph.D. academic
  and/or clinical teaching experience in ABA at an accredited higher education institution.
• Active research agenda and track record
  of academic publishing (Scopus-indexed preferred).
• Experience with educational technology (Blackboard Ultra, digital learning
  platforms, knowledge of AI apps in education is an advantage).
• Demonstrated ability to supervise graduate students in applied
  research and practicum/fieldwork settings.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• International experience in higher education teaching or program development in ABA.
• Experience with accreditation processes
  related to behavior analysis education and training.
• Strong network in professional behavior analysis organizations and applied
  practice sites.