TLL Part-Time Instructor in Applied Behavior Analysis 3

University of Pittsburgh School of Education 

Part-time Faculty Position with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis

Position: Part-time instructor

Appointment: Part-time instructor for Spring  Term 2023 and beyond

Description: The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leading in The School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh seeks a part-time instructor to teach TLL 2566 Applied Behavior Analysis 3: Applications in Developmental Disabilities. This course is one of the seven ABA courses offered through the University of Pittsburgh’s Verified Course Sequence approved by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board and the Association for Behavior Analysis International. TLL 2566 has a focus on the application of principles and procedures covered in ABA 1, ABA 2, and ABA 7 to a wide range of behavioral challenges in individuals with developmental disabilities. Students taking this course are usually in their second semester and have a solid bedrock in applied behavior analysis. We seek an individual dedicated to advancing equity and justice through excellence in teaching and committed to practice and engagement with communities.

The candidate would teach in a vibrant community in the School of Education, at a time of great excitement, synergy, momentum, and action, particularly in relation to our explicit commitment to educational equity and justice. Our commitment to educational equity and justice is visible in an integrated set of cultural drivers for how we interact with each other and in how we facilitate the development of innovative programs, policies, and practices that advance educational, social, and human rights for all.  As a School, we are committed to determining sustainable ways to disrupt and transform long-standing patterns of inequity and injustice in education. We value collaborative work that is not constrained by rigid boundaries, but that is committed to the interconnections of equity and justice among departments, centers, and institutes in the School of Education and with the many partners at the university, and in various regional, national, and K-12/global communities. The School’s mission/vision can be found at the following link: https://www.education.pitt.edu/about/equity-and-justice . 

The position reports to the Chair of the department. Hiring is on a single-semester basis dependent on school needs. Part-time instructors must facilitate an environment where active learning is encouraged and where students and instructors collaboratively learn and develop knowledge of course materials.  Professional responsibilities of a part-time instructor include but are not limited to, the following: teaching a course(s), preparing appropriate course materials, and maintaining a professional educational environment. The syllabus must include all policies and aspects of the course(s). Part-time instructors are required to maintain one scheduled office hour per week per course. 

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.