Description
Department
FSU Panama City – Psychology Department
Florida State University is one of the nation’s top 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 beaches of the Emerald Coast. 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 https://pc.fsu.edu/promise for information about our FSU PC Promise to students and https://pc.fsu.edu/ 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 https://seminolelandingfsu.com/.
Responsibilities
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 https://pc.fsu.edu/aba/program.
Contact Info
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!
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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 https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. 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.
Applicants are encouraged but not required to submit the following materials with application for consideration:
A cover letter describing applied experiences specific to Social Work, university teaching experience, courses in the Social Work program the applicant feels qualified to teach, and why you are seeking this position.
Current curriculum vitae.
A leadership statement highlighting values in leadership for student academic and clinical success.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (copies of teaching evaluations and other data).
Applicants may also upload additional, relevant material to support your application in the FSU application system. If the system does not allow this information to be uploaded, email HR@pc.fsu.edu to arrange submission of materials.
Confidential Letters of Reference: Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:
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requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
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Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position is being advertised as open until filled
Review of applications will begin in May 2026 and will continue until the position is filled or closed. This position will begin in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
This position will be on-site in Panama City, FL.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Responsibilities
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.
