Assistant clinical professor

Job Title: Assistant Clinical Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis

Department: Special Education, School of Education

Reports to: Dean, School of Education

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

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Job Description:

The Department of Special Education in Manhattanville University’s School of Education (SOE) seeks an outstanding candidate with training in applied behavior analysis (ABA) for a 12-month non-tenure track, clinical assistant/associate professor position. The Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis has annual workload of 30 credits.

The Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis is a member of the Department of Special Education in the School of Education who is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the MPS in Applied Behavior Analysis online program, its faculty, and students. The position interacts with the SOE’s leadership to reinforce a student-centered culture of academic excellence. In addition to teaching, this role includes enrollment management responsibilities, accreditation oversight, and working in collaboration with adjunct faculty, students, and external stakeholders to achieve the mission and outcomes. The Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis plays a critical role in enhancing the student experience, accreditation success, and promoting the program's growth and development.

The successful candidate should have at least one year of higher education teaching experience and mentoring students and one year of professional practice experience in ABA. Furthermore, candidates will show the capacity to contribute to the mission and goals of the Department of Special Education, the SOE and the professional community as well as exhibit the ability to be flexible and work in an environment of expansion and change.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teach 30 credits in the online Applied Behavior Analysis MS program, and other programs as necessary and qualified.

• Ensure the program’s compliance with ABAI standards and NYSED Office of the Profession’s licensing requirements

• Identify and vet placements for students’ fieldwork hours

• Collaborate with instructional technologists to design best-in-class online courses

• Coordinate student recruitment opportunities with the Office of Admissions

• Collaborate with internal faculty and external stakeholders including partners, and ABAI and NYSED representatives

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience supervising graduate students in clinical or educational settings.

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations.

• Experience designing and teaching online courses

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D), in good standing by the time of appointment with doctoral designation

• Hold or be eligible to hold behavior analysis licensure in New York State.

• A minimum of one year of full-time experience educating individuals with disabilities.

Education:

• Earned doctorate in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis and/or related area.

Experience:

• Teaching graduate courses in ABA and other Special Education courses as qualified and necessary

• Advising and mentoring students

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Hours Expectation:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Housing:

Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at [email protected] to ask for assistance.

Benefits

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

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