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Department Summary

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier-One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban design. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, UNT Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment (WISE) and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the communities we serve as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech language pathologists, social workers, urban planners and more.

Located within HPS, the Department of Behavior Analysis has 8 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty, 2 instructional faculty, 1 research faculty, and many part-time lecturers. The department takes pride in having a faculty of excellent scholars including many who have won prestigious awards and recognition from disciplinary bodies, the university, and local and regional governing bodies. Many of our faculty serve in leadership roles in the discipline including serving on editorial boards of our leading journals.

The department prepares graduates for careers in behavior analysis as researchers, academicians, and scientist-practitioners. The department has been training students in behavior analysis for over 30 years and has been recognized by ABAI
for enduring programmatic contributions to the discipline. We offer four degree-granting programs: a verified course sequence (VCS) leading to a Bachelor of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis, a VCS leading to a Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis, an ABAI-accredited Master of Science in Behavior Analysis, and a Ph.D. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Behavior Analysis. In 2022, the department had 320 graduate students while the undergraduate program had 180 students.

Position Overview

This position will serve to support and provide services on various Behavior Analysis Resource Center (BARC) sponsored projects. The successful candidate will have extensive skills in working with a variety of stakeholders, including those within UNT, clinical service providers and organizations, and governmental agencies, particularly those at the state level. Strong skills in general experimental design, staff training, the assessment and treatment of severe behavior disorders, services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and student mentoring.

The successful candidate will have strong skills in working with multiple stakeholders, including State of Texas agencies, for-profit and non-profit clinical service providers, and various UNT programs, departments, divisions, or institutes.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in behavior analysis or a related field. Strong skills in general experimental design, staff training, the assessment and treatment of severe behavior disorders, services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and student mentoring.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong skills in general experimental design, staff training, the assessment and treatment of severe behavior disorders, services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and student mentoring.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of demographics orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

None

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., up to 19 hours per week

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.