Assistant Professor of Education

The Department of Human Development and Child Studies (HDCS) at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure-track, benefits-eligible faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 15, 2027.

The successful candidate will join the Special Education area and contribute primarily to the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) graduate program. Responsibilities include teaching graduate coursework in ABA, mentoring graduate students, maintaining an active scholarly agenda, and contributing to departmental, school, university, and professional service activities.

The standard teaching load is 3 courses in one semester and 2 courses in the other semester. Teaching responsibilities will include mentorship and supervision of graduate students enrolled in the program's Experiential Learning/Exit Project sequence and may include courses such as Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Behavior Change Procedures, and other graduate-level ABA courses consistent with the candidate's expertise and program needs.

The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth and quality of the ABA program, including support of ABAI Recognition and future accreditation efforts. Candidates with interests that complement existing faculty expertise and who demonstrate potential for future leadership within the program are especially encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin September 7 and continue until the position is filled.

For further information, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee:

Dr. Michael Kranak