Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling (ABA Graduate)

Location: Lakewood, New Jersey, United States (On-Site) | Full-time, Tenure-Track | Start: Fall 2026 semester

About the Role

Initial rank: Assistant Professor (Associate/Full may also apply). Teaching load: 24 credits/year (12 fall, 12 spring) – 4 courses per semester. Position is indefinite.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the ABA graduate program and undergraduate Psychology program aligned with candidate's specialty
• Teach at Lakewood, NJ campus and possibly off-site locations
• Primarily evenings, with some daytime assignments; summer teaching (evenings) may be available
• Engage in scholarship: publications and presentations at state/national conferences
• Participate in department, school, and university service
• Active involvement in state/national ABA professional organizations

Requirements

• 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 and sustained scholarship production
• Must be U.S. work authorized

About the Department

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

Pay

$65,000 – $75,000 annually