Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Behavior Analysis Western Michigan University at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Job Description:

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology

College of Arts and Sciences

Western Michigan University invites applications and nominations for the position of tenure track Assistant Professor in Behavior Analysis. The department is very proud of its 50-year history in behavior analysis. We are looking for qualified candidates who are interested in contributing to the future success of the department to further our quest for continuous quality improvement of the Behavior Analysis Program. Our faculty train practitioners, scholars, and leaders in the field of behavior analysis. We are seeking candidates who have interest in and can contribute to assuring the highest quality in training for the next generation of behavior analysts and scholars. Many areas of teaching and scholarly activities could contribute to this goal. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in a variety of research areas that fit a practitioner-training model.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate level behavior analysis courses
• Develop and maintain practicum and research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students
• Advise/mentor graduate students, provide clinical and research supervision of masters and doctoral students
• Chair and serve on thesis and dissertation committees
• Develop a productive line of research as evidenced by high quality peer-reviewed publications
• Secure extramural funding (grants and contracts)
• Other duties as determined by program and department chair

Minimum Qualifications:

• Evidence of commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity through publications, teaching, and/or service in applied or academic settings
• A doctoral degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or a related discipline awarded by August 20, 2025.
• History of peer-reviewed publications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eligible or certified as a BCBA-D, qualified as a supervisor through the BACB, and eligible for licensure as a behavior analyst in the State of Michigan
• History of establishing and sustaining clinical or research collaborations with community-based sites
• Experience supervising or mentoring graduate level projects, theses, and or dissertations
• Experience teaching behavior analysis courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in person and/or online
• Expertise or interest in one or more of the following:
• Research that engages underrepresented communities (e.g., communities of color)
• Integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities (e.g., communities of color) into behavior analytic research
• Mentorship/supervision or practitioner training
• Early behavior intervention for people with autism spectrum disorders or other clinical populations
• Statistics and quantitative analysis appropriate for a behavior analytic audience

• History or potential for extramural funding (grants and contracts)

The University: In southwest Michigan, Western Michigan University (WMU) is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with an enrollment of nearly 18,000. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activities. WMU is a globally-engaged university that promotes success for learners at all levels and stands out among America's more than 4,600 public and private degree-granting colleges and universities. WMU also recently received a $550 million endowed, multi-year Empowering Futures Gift, the largest gift for a public institution of higher education in U.S. history, which will fund many projects and initiatives that aim to break down the barriers created by historic inequities. In addition, the university has recently invested in efforts to promote a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and diverse community via our Racial Justice Advisory Committee, Native American Affairs Council, President Montgomery's Mountaintop Initiative, participation in the ASPIRE IChange Network, and as an NSF ADVANCE campus. 

INSIGHT into Diversity consistently honors WMU for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Military Times ranks WMU among the best institutions for veterans, and WMU is the only Michigan school to appear on all nine years of its annual Best for Vets list.

U.S. Department of State data shows that WMU was No. 6 among producers of American Fulbright Scholars in 2016-17.

WMU operates the nations largest and most comprehensive collegiate support program for former foster-care youth and is an international model for teaching, research, learning, and public service related to foster care and higher education.

Washington Monthly ranked WMU first in the state of Michigan on its impact on alumni earnings 10 years after graduation.

Land acknowledgement is a process by which individuals are prompted to consider the history of the space they currently inhabit. We would like to recognize that Western Michigan University is located on lands historically occupied by Ojibwe, Odawa, and Bodewadmi nations. Please take a moment to acknowledge and honor this ancestral land of the Three Fires Confederacy, the sacred lands of all indigenous peoples and their continued presence.

The College:   The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University is to ignite and sustain a passion for learning and discovery in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, to help students, staff, and faculty succeed in life and contribute to the betterment of our communities, from local to global. Our vision is to achieve excellence in all aspects of learning and discovery across the humanities, social sciences and sciences while fostering a climate of intellectual freedom. As articulated in the College of Arts and Sciences strategic plan, we are committed to fostering a community of diverse, inclusive, equitable, and globally-engaged scholars, learners, and leaders. With 24 departments and interdisciplinary schools and institutes, WMUs largest college offers a broad range of learning opportunities and career paths for our students. CAS students are among the very top students in the country, having received awards including Goldwater Fellowships, Udall Scholarships, Boren Fellowships, and Fulbright awards, among others. For more information, see

http://www.wmich.edu/cas/.

Department: The Psychology Department includes 14 full-time faculty members. The department offers a comprehensive undergraduate program with nearly 700 majors and 200 minors, as well as over 125 graduate students. Renowned for its behavioral orientation, the department offers masters degrees in behavior analysis (accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis), as well as doctoral degrees in behavior analysis (accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International), clinical psychology (accredited by the American Psychological Association, next site visit 2027), and industrial organizational behavior management. Faculty in the department have been tremendously successful in attracting support from external grants and contracts, with $1.4 million awarded in FY23-24 alone. For additional information about the department, see www.wmich.edu/psychology.

Kalamazoo: Located just 2.5 hours from Chicago and Detroit by car, Kalamazoo is a diverse community offering a variety of cultural events, entertainment, and all-season recreation. The city supports a nationally recognized symphony and has earned its reputation as a vibrant community theatre and visual arts scene. Through its Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo initiative, Kalamazoo is strongly committed to social justice, community development, and eliminating generational poverty. Kalamazoo also is the home of the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship program offered to all Kalamazoo Public School students that covers up to 100% of tuition and mandatory fees to any Michigan public (and many private) institution(s) of higher learning.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.

Expected Start Date: August, 2025

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Required application documents:

• Curriculum Vita that includes name, title, postal address, and email address
• Cover letter including the following:
• Qualifications, accomplishments, and professional experience related to this position
• Statement and supporting examples of commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Statement of teaching practices and philosophy
• Statement of supervision practices and philosophy
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Chair of Search committee: 

Dr. Anthony DeFulio

Department of Psychology

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Email: anthony.defulio@wmich.edu

 

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

 

https://www.wmujobs.org/postings/2591

  [1] San Diego State Universities Building on Inclusive Excellence 8 criteria provide a valuable framework for a statement and supporting examples https://sacd.sdsu.edu/cie/bie

 

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