Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Applied Behav...

ADJUNCT FACULTY - INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

(PSY-118)

Category:

Faculty - Adjunct

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Department:

School of Liberal Arts

Locations:

Franklin, MA

Posted:

Mar 17, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Adjunct Position 

ID:

198159 ABOUT

DEAN COLLEGE

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular, and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility, and demonstrate leadership. Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for thirteen consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for nine consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor's and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies and certificate programs throughout the year. Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin rail station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 90 percent of the College's student population lives on campus and Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 40 on-campus groups and organizations. Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more. What is The Dean Difference? The Dean Difference isn't any one thing. It's not a program or a professor. It's not a single class or a club. It's the way our academic support networks and community overlap, interweave, and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It's our secret formula. It's the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn't one thing, it's everything.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Dean College's School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is looking for a dynamic, experienced, student-centered educator to teach Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis during the Fall 2026 semester. The College seeks Adjunct Faculty who focus on experiential learning and active engagement in their classrooms. Adjuncts chosen to teach at Dean create a compelling and professional learning environment for students of diverse learning backgrounds. We are seeking an adjunct instructor for PSY-118: Applied Behavior Analysis. PSY-118 is a 3-credit class that meets for 2.5 hours/week. The adjunct pay rate is $3,300/section. Adjunct faculty are expected to hold one office hour each week for each section they teach. The Psychology program provides a course charter with course objectives as well as sample syllabi. All faculty are expected to make active use of the learning management system (Canvas) at least at a minimum level established by the College. The course description is as follows: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Students will explore the philosophical foundations of behaviorism, key concepts of behavior analysis, and the application of these principles in various settings. The course covers fundamental elements such as reinforcement, punishment, stimulus control, and verbal behavior. Students will learn about assessment techniques, data collection, and the design of behavior change interventions. Emphasis will be placed on ethical considerations in ABA practice and its applications in areas such as education, healthcare, and organizational behavior management.

Pre-requisite:

PSY 111 There is one PSY-118 section available. It is scheduled to run as an asynchronous online class.

REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in psychology or a related field is required; PhD in a related discipline is preferred. Experience teaching at the college level in person is required; experience teaching first- and second-year undergraduates is preferred. Strong computer skills is required. Experience in using technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy is required. Ability and willingness to be responsive and supportive to students through college online resources and digital tools is required. Experience with or willingness to learn Canvas, our learning management system, and classroom media is required. Expertise in learner-centered teaching is required. Experience and ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse student body with a variety of learning styles, required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation. The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis. Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.