Assistant or Associate Professor of Special Education with a Specialization in Behavior Analysis

About the Role

The Department of Special Education invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Special Education with a specialization in autism and Applied Behavior Analysis, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in special education, behavior analysis, or a closely related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) certification by the date of employment.
• Expertise in autism.
• Established line of research.
• Experience teaching in higher education as an instructor of record.
• Clinical experience as a BCBA and/or Pre K‑12 teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses in Behavior Analysis at the graduate level.
• Engage in scholarly and research translation activities.
• Further develop the research program at Lehigh University Autism Services.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
• Pursue external funding.

Lehigh University Autism Services

Lehigh University Autism Services provides high‑quality therapeutic services for young autistic children residing in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. Services are based on the science of applied behavior analysis and pivotal response treatment and rely on evidence‑based interventions. In addition to providing services, the autism center conducts research aimed to improve intervention practices and provides training and BCBA supervision.

About Lehigh University

Founded in 1865, Lehigh University combines outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students, including approximately 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full‑time faculty members. The university is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.

Timeline

Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by October 22, 2026.

Benefits

Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits, and supports faculty members’ work/life balance.