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Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate instruction, academic advising, graduate student mentorship, and coordination of supervision activities for students pursuing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in collaboration with qualified supervisors.\nTeaching assignments will be based on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise and may include graduate behavior analysis courses and undergraduate psychology courses, such as Research Methods I and II. The successful candidate will maintain an active scholarly research agenda, supervise graduate student theses, and contribute to service activities within the department, college, university, and community. This position supports the M.S. in Behavior Analysis and undergraduate B.A. and B.S. programs.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nTeaches graduate courses in behavior analysis and undergraduate psychology courses as assigned, based on departmental needs and relevant expertise\n\nSupervises graduate student theses and serves as a member or chair of thesis committees, as assigned\n\nMentors graduate students pursuing BCBA certification and coordinates supervised fieldwork activities in collaboration with qualified BCBA supervisors\n\nMentors undergraduate and graduate students, participates in relevant professional development activities, contributes to university, college, and community service, and supports student learning and academic success\n\nParticipates in student recruitment and retention initiatives, supports departmental activities, and collaborates with community partners to identify and coordinate behavior analysis internship opportunities\n\nDelivers assigned courses through in-person instruction on campus unless otherwise directed by Pittsburg State University\n\nMaintains regular on-campus office hours in line with your department and Pittsburg State University guidelines\n\nEducation and Experience\nRequired Education and Experience - Time of Hire\nDoctorate degree or ABD from a regionally accredited institution in Behavior Analysis or Psychology\n\nCertification as a BCBA or BCBA-D\n\nActive research agenda\n\nCandidates must hold a doctorate degree in behavioral analysis or psychology discipline or related field. 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