ABA Curriculum & Accreditation SME — Online MS Program

Herzing University; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Herzing University seeks a part-time Subject Matter Expert to support designing a MS in Applied Behavior Analysis aimed at ABAI accreditation. The SME will review curriculum for ABAI standards and guide timeline, requirements, and communications.

Responsibilities include mapping standards, aligning with BACB/licensure, drafting internal/external materials, and attending senior academic meetings. Confidentiality and AI governance are required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in behavior analysis or applied behavior analysis.
• Current BCBA certification with BCBA-D designation in good standing.
• Experience teaching, designing, and launching an accredited online ABA program.
• Experience with the ABAI accreditation process as a program director, faculty member, or reviewer.
• Demonstrated skills in curriculum sequencing, assessment, and licensure alignment.
• Experience designing or overseeing supervised fieldwork or practicum experiences.

Responsibilities

• Accreditation timeline with milestones, dependencies, and staffing needs.
• Standards crosswalk linking curriculum to ABAI standards with gap analysis.
• Align curriculum and fieldwork with BACB requirements and state licensure.
• Draft internal program communications and review external materials.
• Attend scheduled meetings with AVP of Curriculum and Assessment and Dept Chair.
• Submit deliverables on contract-based schedule.
• Protect confidentiality and use AI per policy.
• Adhere to SME contract; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

BCBA-D designation

Online ABA program design

Curriculum development

Accreditation guidance

Education

Doctoral degree in Behavior Analysis or ABA

BCBA certification (BCBA-D)

Job description

Herzing University seeks a part-time Subject Matter Expert to support designing a MS in Applied Behavior Analysis aimed at ABAI accreditation. The SME will review curriculum for ABAI standards and guide timeline, requirements, and communications.

Responsibilities include mapping standards, aligning with BACB/licensure, drafting internal/external materials, and attending senior academic meetings. Confidentiality and AI governance are required.