Job Description
Successful candidates be expected to: Teach courses within our undergraduate and graduate programs. Advise students on academic matters and career planning. Serve on College and University committees as assigned. Obtain external funding for, and/or conduct research in contemporary issues. Supervise graduate students conducting research.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in related field. University teaching experience. Desired Qualifications:
History of research and publication. Experience with learning management systems and virtual communication technology. Current professional qualifications, as appropriate. Experience in teaching statistics at the graduate level. Florida Institute of Technology's School of Behavior Analysis is seeking applicants for a visiting assistant professor. The area of specialty is open, but we are interested in applicants with a background in the assessment and treatment of feeding problems or skill acquisition. The position will be based at our main campus and start in Fall 2026. Requirements for all our faculty positions: A Ph.D. in behavior analysis or a doctorate in psychology or education with an emphasis in behavior analysis, teaching experience, and evidence of research productivity. BCBA or BCBA-D certification or licensure is required. We are recruiting candidates with strong teaching skills, and a record of peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate will teach courses in our on-campus behavior analysis program, supervise fieldwork, supervise student research (e.g., theses, dissertations, and other projects), and advise/mentor students. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. In your application letter, please include a brief statement of teaching and research and interests. Florida Tech is a Tier 1 National University, as listed by US News and World Report. Our School of Behavior Analysis degree programs either are already accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis or designed to meet accreditation requirements. We offer MS degrees in ABA and OBM, and a Ph.D. degree in behavior analysis at our main campus. We offer an MS degree in ABA at our Florida Tech Orlando Education Center. We also offer an online MA program in professional behavior analysis. Our main campus is located on the east coast of Florida, just south of the Kennedy Space Center and 60 miles east of Orlando. Check the Florida Tech website, www.fit.edu, and the Behavior Analysis program website https://www.fit.edu/behavior-analysis, for more information about the university, the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts, and the Behavior Analysis Programs. Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email equalopp@fit.edu, or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100. Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations. Florida Tech's 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities. The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information. You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Official Transcripts Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). We are an E-verify employer The premier private technological university in the Southeast, Florida Tech is a Tier 1 Best National University (U.S. News & World Report) and a Top Technical Institute (Fiske Guide to Colleges), as well as a Best Value University (Forbes) and a top 100 global university for graduate employability (GEURS). Florida Tech is known worldwide for its strengths in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, aviation, autism treatment, biomedical science, cybersecurity and machine-learning, and marine science. It offers more than 150 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in engineering, science, computing, aeronautics, business, psychology and the liberal arts. The university is located in the dynamic and innovative city of Melbourne in the heart of the "Space Coast," where students have been watching rocket launches from campus since the dawn of the Space Race. Learn how Florida Tech is making history and shaping the future at floridatech.edu. Find stories about our relentless pursuit of greatness at floridatech.edu/news.
