Assistant Professor - Behavior Analysis

Assistant Professor - Behavior Analysis

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.

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 official 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 official 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

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41146

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criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

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