Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling (ABA Graduate)

Employer: Georgian Court University
Location: Lakewood, New Jersey, United States (On-Site)
Posted: 30+ days ago
Job ID: 84341644
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 annually

Position Type: Full-time, Tenure-Track
Initial Rank: Assistant Professor (Associate/Full may also apply)
Start: Fall 2026 semester
Teaching Load: 24 credits/year (12 fall, 12 spring) – 4 courses per semester
Job Duration: Indefinite
Min Experience: Entry Level

Qualifications (Required):
• Earned doctorate (preference: Psychology or Psychology & ABA or Psychology & Special Education)
• ABD candidates considered if doctorate completed by December 2026
• Must hold BCBA or BCBA-D credential (non-negotiable)
• Potential for excellence in university instruction
• Potential for sustained scholarship production
• Participation in state/national ABA professional organizations
• Must be U.S. work authorized

Primary Teaching Responsibilities:
• Courses in ABA graduate program
• Courses aligned with candidate's specialty in undergraduate Psychology program
• Teach at Lakewood, NJ campus and possibly off-site locations
• Primarily evenings, with some daytime assignments
• Summer teaching (evenings) may be available

Scholarship & Service Expectations (for tenure & promotion):
• Publications and presentations at state/national conferences
• Department, school, and university service

About the Department:
• Undergraduate: B.A. in Psychology, B.S. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Psychology (joint with Rutgers)
• Graduate: M.A. in ABA, M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A./CAGS/Psy.D. in School Psychology
• ABA program designed to meet BCBA Pathway 2 requirements
• Actively seeking ABAI accreditation