Lecturer of Applied Behavior Analysis (Contract Faculty)

Job No: 497093
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Faculty

The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media at Seton Hall University invites applications for a Lecturer of Applied Behavior Analysis (contract faculty position), beginning in August, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Applied Behavior Analysis Master's program is just one of several graduate degree programs housed within the Department of Professional Psychology and Family Therapy. Other degree programs include Master's- and Educational Specialist-level offerings in Counseling and School Counseling, Psychological Studies, and School Psychology. The Department also has a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, as well as certificate programs in Applied Behavior Analysis and Sports Psychology. It is a unique Department with collaboration between faculty and students across the related disciplines. Within the Department, all programs have a strong commitment to preparing competent, socially conscious, reflective professionals. This includes training future behavior analysts who are scientist-practitioners committed to adhering to evidence-based, ethical, and equitable practice. All graduates are prepared to meet the needs of clients within an ever-changing, multicultural, and complex urban/suburban landscape. The Master's degree program in ABA is aligned with best practice and leads graduates towards future certification and licensure.

The candidate will be expected to maintain a strong presence on our South Orange, NJ residential campus while engaging in an array of high-impact activities with students that include teaching, advisement, mentoring, and academic program development.

The position entails a 12-credit teaching requirement during the Fall and Spring semesters (i.e., 4 courses per semester), commensurate with Department needs. Lecturers are initially appointed for a one-year term, which may be renewed and extended for a period of up to three years by the University; there is no limit on the number of renewals that may be sought, subject to Department and College needs. Lecturers are also eligible for promotion to the rank of Senior Lecturer. Although the position does not require research responsibilities, Seton Hall University is a Carnegie R2 institution.

Duties and Responsibilities
*24-credit teaching load per academic year (i.e., four classes in the Fall and Spring semesters), which will include courses in behavior analysis such as Basic Principles of Behavior, Experimental Design, Ethics, OBM, Practicum, and Philosophy of Behaviorism;
*Active service across the College and Department;
*Curriculum development and program assessment, review, and revision;
*Student advisement and thesis mentorship; and
*A commitment to the University's Mission.

About the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media:
Launched in Summer 2023, Seton Hall's College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM) embodies the University's commitment to pedagogical innovation, intellectual ferment, and community engagement. Uniting scholars and students from four dynamic departments - Communication, Media, and the Arts; Education Leadership, Management, and Policy; Educational Studies; and Professional Psychology and Family Therapy - the College is the new home of cutting-edge, transdisciplinary inquiry into the stickiest problems of our time.

The faculty, staff, and students of the College seek to improve the human condition by collaborating across distinct fields that uniquely complement one another-the arts, communication, education, leadership and mental health. Expression underpins all facets of the College's portfolio - media as a form of education and artistic expression; teaching and learning as modes of creative expression; expression and expressibility as critical to counseling and therapeutic treatment; and self-expression as a vehicle of social agency. With enrollment at approximately 1,550 total students, both graduate and undergraduate, CHDCM is the second largest college at Seton Hall University, with approximately 70 full time faculty and 125 adjunct faculty.

For more information about the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, and Seton Hall University, please visit our website, https://www.shu.edu/human-development-culture-media/

Required Qualifications:
*Earned doctoral degree in a field related to applied behavior analysis from an accredited institution (applicants who are ABD with an expected degree conferral date before December 31, 2026 will be considered);
*Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA or BCBA-D) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board;
*Ability to teach a variety of courses in behavior analysis at the graduate level; and
*Ability to provide graduate students with research thesis mentorship;

Desired Qualifications:
*Prior or current practice as a board certified or licensed behavior analyst;
*Interest and ability to teach courses related to, but outside the direct field of behavior analysis (e.g., psychology, counseling, special education, school psychology);
*Prior higher education teaching experience with demonstrated effectiveness; and
*Knowledge of accreditation requirements in behavior analysis;

Licenses and Certificates:
*Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA or BCBA-D)

Salary Range:
$61,556 - $68,396

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Required materials include: (1) Cover letter; (2) CV; (3) Name and contact information for three (3) professional references; (4) teaching philosophy; and (5) transcript(s) for all coursework completed, indicating receipt of all degrees.

Optional materials include: (1) prior student evaluations; and/or (2) letters of reference.

The Search Committee will conduct video interviews with semi-finalists. Finalists will be invited to a required on-campus full-day visit.

Review of applications is underway and will continue until a candidate is appointed. Applicants who submit their application and all materials by January 10, 2026, will receive priority consideration.

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Frank Cicero by phone at (973) 275-2721 or via email at Frank.Cicero@shu.edu.

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its faculty respects Catholic beliefs and values, engages the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and supports the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.