ABA Curriculum Architect & Accreditation SME

Herzing University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Herzing University is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design and accreditation planning for a potential MS in Applied Behavior Analysis. The SME guides accreditation timelines, maps curricula to ABAI standards, and assists with program communications.

The role is a temporary, part-time contractor position with a $100/hour rate, capped at 40 hours. Responsibilities include crosswalks, alignment, and deliverable submissions per contract.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Propose an accreditation timeline with milestones and hiring needs.
• Create a standards crosswalk linking courses to ABAI standards and provide a gap analysis.
• Document curriculum alignment to BACB requirements and state licensure.
• Draft internal program communications and review external materials.
• Attend scheduled project meetings with senior program leadership.
• Submit deliverables on the SME contract schedule.

Skills

Course design

Curriculum sequencing

Program communication

Project coordination

Education

Doctoral degree in behavior analysis or ABA

BCBA-D certification

Job description

Herzing University is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design and accreditation planning for a potential MS in Applied Behavior Analysis. The SME guides accreditation timelines, maps curricula to ABAI standards, and assists with program communications.

The role is a temporary, part-time contractor position with a $100/hour rate, capped at 40 hours. Responsibilities include crosswalks, alignment, and deliverable submissions per contract.