Assistant Professor - Behavior Analysis

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Assistant Professor - Behavior Analysis External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40787 College College of Science and Engineering - 323 College Dept/School Psychology - 32431 Vacancy Number 16F-803 Position Number 728 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Department of Psychology within the College of Science and Engineering at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Behavior Analysis (open area), beginning Fall 2027.

We seek a colleague committed to providing the highest quality training to the next generation of clinicians, researchers, and instructors in behavior analysis. The successful candidate will contribute primarily to our Bachelor's, Master's (ABAI-accredited), and Doctoral (ABAI-accredited) programs in Applied Behavior Analysis, joining a faculty whose work spans basic, translational, and applied areas.

Applicants from all areas of teaching and research interest are welcome. The department is particularly interested in scholarships that complement or expand its strengths, including work that bridges basic and translational research questions.

Responsibilities include maintaining an active research program; seeking external and internal research funding; supervising graduate research; mentoring doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in behavior analysis and psychology; and contributing to departmental, university, and professional service. Research-active faculty typically maintain a 3:2 teaching load, with courses aligned with the candidate's training and departmental needs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a closely related field. Please note: ABD candidates will be considered; however, the Ph.D. must be conferred by August 1, 2027, to be eligible for employment.
• Demonstrated potential to maintain an active research program.
• Demonstrated potential to seek and obtain external research funding.
• Ability to supervise graduate student research.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in behavior analysis and psychology.
• Commitment to contributing to departmental, college, university, and professional service activities.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Teaching and research interests in behavior analysis that complement or expand the department's existing strengths.
• Scholarship that bridges basic and translational research questions.
• Face-to-face teaching experience preferred. Commitment to high-quality training and individualized mentoring of doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students.

Required Certifications or Licensure

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The UNCW Department of Psychology supports undergraduate study in psychology, including an interdisciplinary minor in Applied Behavior Analysis and Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, and graduate education at the master's and doctoral levels. The department emphasizes close faculty-student collaboration, supervised research, applied learning, and service learning.

The Applied Behavior Analysis concentrations in the master's and doctoral programs are accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board. Graduate cohorts are intentionally small, and faculty typically mentor two to four graduate students at a time. The master's and doctoral programs require empirical thesis and dissertation research, allowing students to contribute directly to faculty research programs.

The Applied Behavior Analysis graduate program was recognized in 2017 by the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis for its enduring contributions to the field, and its graduates routinely achieve a 100% first-time pass rate on the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst examination.

The department emphasizes applied learning experiences at the graduate and undergraduate levels and strongly values the contribution of basic and applied research to advance the field of psychology.

Department information: https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/cse/departments/psychology/

College/School Information

The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and ocean sciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, and marine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offers combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in information technology/computer science and information systems, computer science/computer science and information systems, and B.S. in mathematics/M.S. in mathematics. To implement its academic programs, the college provides instruction and research opportunities in the natural and behavioral sciences, information technology, data science, computer science, mathematics, pre-engineering, and engineering. The eight academic departments in the college provide courses of study in each of these areas, in addition to interdepartmental programs in information technology, cybersecurity, and digital arts. A 2+2 in engineering; and 3+2 programs in computer science and electrical or computer engineering; and physics and electrical engineering, are also offered in the college. Post-baccalaureate certificate programs in environmental studies, applied statistics, and geographic information science are also available.

CSE students work with distinguished faculty and scientists, use cutting edge technology, and conduct impactful research. Faculty-directed research projects empower CSE students to apply what they learn inside the classroom and laboratory to real-world situations and prepares them for a variety of careers or advanced study.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.

A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's first bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants

Prior to the ocial appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on ocial transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on 11/16/2026 the posting close date. To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/hr/postings/40787/ and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents. Note that submission of application without complete requested components will not meet the application requirements:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching Philosophy (2 page maximum)
• Research Summary - A statement of research interests that highlights how the applicant could make use of departmental expertise or resources (2 page maximum)
• List of 3 Professional References. References will be requested during the screening process. Please note that a minimum of two professional references are required for all applications. If ABD at time of application, one reference must be from Dissertation chair
• If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the 'Other' category.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Christy Langdon (langdonc@uncw.edu), while questions regarding the position can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Carole Van Camp (vancampc@uncw.edu).

Position Type Permanent Job Posting Date 10/14/2026 Job Close Date 11/16/2026

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vita
• Teaching Philosophy
• Research Summary
• List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

• Other

Posting Specific Questions

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• How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2026)

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• If you responded "other" above, please indicate where you learned of the faculty opportunity at UNCW:

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