Part-Time Instructor in Applied Behavior Analysis

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Part-Time Instructor in Applied Behavior Analysis Requisition Number DU14858 Department Name 8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $40,000/year Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education

Earned doctorate

Required Related Experience

• Providing BCBA supervision to university fieldwork students
• Leading group supervision at the university level
• BCBA credential in good standing with Behavior Analysts Certification Board (BACB)

Required License/Registration/Certification

BCBA-D or BCBA-D eligible

Physical Requirements

Activities related to course instruction and conducting field observations.

Shift

As determined by the course offering in the academic schedule.

Job Summary

The Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education (EDSCE) invites applications for a Part-Time Instructor position in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This instructor position will provide expertise in fieldwork experience for graduate students enrolled in the MS in ABA program and obtaining 2000 required fieldwork hours as a requirement of certification. The position is part-time, non-tenure eligible. This is a 9-month appointment, effective August 17, 2026.

The Distribution of Effort (DOE) for this 50% FTE position is approximately 40% instruction and 10% Service (service to the department). Responsibilities include the following:

Teaching Load (40%)

EDS 612- Advanced Practicum in ABA (1 credit)-Fall and Spring - 12.5%

• Plan and deliver weekly seminar/group supervision to one section of EDS 612, which could include article discussions, case reviews, etc.

University Fieldwork Supervision - 27.5%

• Design and implement a structured competency curriculum that bridges coursework to fieldwork.
• Meet 1:1 with ABA graduate students bi-weekly to assign, review, and expand competency work.
• Observe ABA graduate students monthly in community placements.

Service Load (10%)

Community Liaison with Community Partners

• Serve as point of contact for community partners to address student concerns or remedy skill sets.

Programmatic Service

• Help design a new paperwork documentation process to align with 2027 Fieldwork Requirement Standards that is FERPA-compliant, and shareable with community partners, to complete their supervision documentation.
• Develop accreditation documentation in alignment with Association for Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) Standard 2.7, as it pertains to fieldwork supervision managed by the university.

Interested applicants should submit an application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs and include the following materials:

• a curriculum vita (CV) - upload under Curriculum Vita;
• names and contact information for three professional references - upload under Specific Request 1.References will be contacted to submit a letter.

Questions regarding the position or application materials may be directed to Dr. Sally Shepley (sally.shepley@uky.edu).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of evidence-based practices for teaching K-12 students with moderate to severe disabilities. They should have strong instructional and assessment skills, the ability to teach and supervise teacher candidates, along with excellent collaboration and communication abilities to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 07/24/2026 Our University Community

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vita
• Specific Request 1

Optional Documents