ABA Curriculum Architect & Accreditation SME

Herzing University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Herzing University seeks a part-time, contract SME to guide the design of an MS in Applied Behavior Analysis aiming for ABAI accreditation. The SME will map curriculum to ABAI standards and advise on accreditation timelines, including faculty qualifications and program milestones.

The role involves coordinating with university leadership to align curriculum with BACB and state licensure requirements, drafting communications, and attending project meetings while safeguarding confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Must hold a doctoral degree in behavior analysis or applied behavior analysis.
• Must hold 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

• Propose an accreditation timeline with milestones, dependencies, and hiring needs.
• Deliver a crosswalk mapping curriculum to ABAI standards with gap analysis and revisions.
• Explain how curriculum and fieldwork align with BACB requirements and state licensure.
• Draft internal and review external program communication materials.
• Attend scheduled project meetings with AVP of Curriculum and Assessment and Department Chair.
• Submit deliverables per SME contract and program structure requirements.
• Protect confidentiality and follow AI governance policies.

Skills

BCBA certification with BCBA-D

Teaching online ABA program

ABA accreditation processes

Curriculum sequencing and assessment

Licensure alignment

Education

Doctoral degree in behavior analysis or ABA

Job description

Herzing University seeks a part-time, contract SME to guide the design of an MS in Applied Behavior Analysis aiming for ABAI accreditation. The SME will map curriculum to ABAI standards and advise on accreditation timelines, including faculty qualifications and program milestones.

The role involves coordinating with university leadership to align curriculum with BACB and state licensure requirements, drafting communications, and attending project meetings while safeguarding confidentiality and