ABA Curriculum Architect & Accreditation SME

Herzing University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Herzing University is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support designing a MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and seeking ABAI accreditation. The SME will guide accreditation timelines, review curriculum against ABAI standards, and help align certification and licensure requirements.

Responsibilities include crosswalking standards, drafting program communications, attending meetings, and delivering contract milestones while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to AI governance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Accreditation timeline: propose milestones, dependencies, and hiring needs, addressing ABAI eligibility and application requirements.
• Standards crosswalk: map proposed curriculum to ABAI standards with gap analysis and revisions.
• Certification and licensure alignment: align curriculum and practicum with BACB requirements and state licensure.
• Program communication: draft internal materials and review external materials.
• Meetings: attend scheduled project meetings with AVP of Curriculum and Assessment and Department Chair-Behavioral Health.
• Deliverables: submit on contract schedule and per program structure requirements.
• Confidentiality and AI use: protect confidential information; use AI tools per policy.
• Contract: adhere to SME contract; additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

BCBA certification

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Education

Doctoral degree in behavior analysis or ABA

Job description

Herzing University is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support designing a MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and seeking ABAI accreditation. The SME will guide accreditation timelines, review curriculum against ABAI standards, and help align certification and licensure requirements.

Responsibilities include crosswalking standards, drafting program communications, attending meetings, and delivering contract milestones while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to AI governance.