Department of Psychology
POSITION: One-year full-time temporary position in Applied Behavior Analysis
STARTING DATE: September 2013 or, if available, April 2013
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field (e.g., Behavior Analysis) from an accredited institution of higher education (ABD candidate will be considered). Candidates shall be certified by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Candidates should be able to teach a broad range of courses in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including courses in single-case research design, ABA, autism or developmental disabilities, and a supervision course for ABA Master’s students, as well as to advise master's level ABA students. Candidates should also demonstrate an ability to teach on a multicultural, multiethnic campus. Candidates should provide record of scholarly activity, and documentation of effective teaching, as well as evidence of recent research productivity and peer-reviewed publications.
DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in area of specialty and other undergraduate psychology courses outside of the area of specialty.
DUTIES: The primary duties are teaching and student advisement. Candidates should be prepared to teach courses in their area of specialization and supervise master’s level students with a commitment to working with an ethnically and culturally diverse student body. Candidate may also be assigned undergraduate courses outside of the area of specialization.
SALARY RANGE: Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University’s Application for Academic Employment form. Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.A and completion of the University’s Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2013, and continue until the position is filled; however, the position may be closed when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. Address application, required documentation and/or request for information to:
Dr. Senqi Hu, Chair
Department of Psychology
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8222
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER
Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.