Teaching - psychology Job at Florida State University, Panama City, FL

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  • Florida State University
  • Panama City, FL

Job Description

Department



FSU Panama City – Psychology Department

Responsibilities



Primary responsibilities are:

  • Teaching in both the ABA Master’s Program and the undergraduate psychology program at FSU Panama City.
  • Mentoring graduate students and supervising clinical capstone studies for the ABA program.
  • Engaging in service to the ABA program, psychology program, and FSU PC campus.

Qualifications



PhD in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or related field with doctoral preparation in Behavior Analysis/ABA. ABD (All But Dissertation) are welcome to apply if degree completion is expected by start of the position. Must be a doctoral-level behavior analyst who meets requirements for teaching in an Association for Behavior Analysis International-accredited, Verified Course Sequence program.

Preferred Qualifications



Certification as a board-certified behavior analyst, experience in the clinical application of ABA across a variety of health-related populations (e.g., autism, aging, mental health, etc.), minimum of two years of experience teaching at the university level, experience conducting and overseeing applied research and mentoring student engagement with research and/or clinical projects. We especially seek candidates who are qualified to teach a variety of courses across different areas in behavior analysis and Psychology (e.g., grad-level courses in Ethics, Skinner’s Theory of Behaviorism, Basic Principles of Behavior, and a breadth of undergrad areas in Psychology), have experience with Behavior Analyst Certification Board credentialing requirements and Association for Behavior Analysis International accreditation policies, and demonstrated, superior ability to teach high-quality courses at the university level.

Other Information



The Department of Psychology at Florida State University (FSU) has a well-established, nationally recognized, top-ranked Master's Degree program in Psychology with a major in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that serves students at both the FSU Tallahassee and Panama City campuses. The FSU ABA Master’s program is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and emphasizes a scientist-practitioner model, providing students with the education, training, and supervised clinical experiences required to sit for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst exam (BCBA) upon graduation. In addition to the ABA Master’s program, FSU also offers a Bachelor's Degree program in Psychology, which includes courses in Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Social Psychology, as well as Neuroscience and Behavior Analysis. For more information about the FSU ABA program, visit

About FSU Panama City

Florida State University is one of the nation’s top 25 public universities and FSU Panama City amplifies the university’s efforts to preserve, expand, and disseminate knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and human services professions. FSU Panama City is located 100 miles west of Tallahassee on the beautiful North St. Andrews Bay and is only three miles from the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. FSU PC currently houses 20 bachelor's programs, 9 master's programs, and 1 doctoral program, and boasts a small faculty-to-student ratio, which gives students a more personalized academic experience. Please visit for information about our FSU PC Promise to students and for more information about our campus. FSU Panama City also recently opened a brand new, residential housing complex on campus and right on the water. This new apartment-style complex at FSU PC houses both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information about our on-campus housing, visit

Helpful



We invite applications for a Teaching Faculty position in Applied Behavior Analysis to join our Psychology Programs at the FSU Panama City campus in Panama City, FL. This position is a 12-month, full-time, specialized, non-tenure track teaching faculty position with opportunities for promotion and multi-year contracts. The position will begin in Fall 2025. This position will be on-campus at FSU Panama City with in-person instruction and program service responsibilities. There will be formal affiliation with the Department of Psychology at FSU in Tallahassee. For more information about the FSU Psychology Department, please visit

Contact Info



Inquiries should be directed to:
Leah Koehler, PhD, BCBA-D
Chair of Search Committee
ABA Program Director
lkoehler@fsu.edu


University Information



One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!


Learn more about our university and campuses.

Anticipated Salary Range



Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

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How To Apply



If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.


Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Considerations



This is a Full-Time Teaching Faculty I position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is open until filled

This position will begin in Fall 2025.

Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled or closed. Applications received by the review date are assured full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity



FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Full time,

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