ABA Curriculum Architect & Accreditation SME

Herzing University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Herzing University seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a part-time contract to help design an MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and pursue ABAI accreditation. The SME will guide accreditation timelines, map curriculum to ABAI standards, and support program communications.

The role requires a Doctoral degree in behavior analysis, BCBA-D certification, and proven experience with online ABA programs and ABAI accreditation processes. Work is limited to 40 hours, with compensation at $100 per hour.

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 and course sequencing, assessment and accreditation, and certification and licensure alignment.
• Experience designing or overseeing supervised fieldwork or practicum experiences.

Responsibilities

• Accreditation timeline. Propose an accreditation timeline with milestones, dependencies, and required hiring needs (including program director and faculty qualifications). The timeline addresses ABAI eligibility and application requirements.
• Standards crosswalk. Review the proposed curriculum and map it to the current ABAI Accreditation Board standards. Deliver a crosswalk linking standards to courses and learning outcomes, with a written gap analysis and recommended revisions.
• Certification and licensure alignment. Document how the curriculum, supervised fieldwork plan, and program outcomes align to Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements and to licensure requirements in the applicable states.
• Program communication. Draft internal program communication materials and provide subject matter review of external materials.
• Meetings. Attend scheduled project meetings with the AVP of Curriculum and Assessment and the Department Chair-Behavioral Health.
• Deliverables. Submit deliverables on the schedule set in the SME contract and in accordance with program structure requirements.
• Confidentiality and AI use. Protect confidential University information. Use generative AI tools with University materials only as permitted by Herzing's AI Governance Policy.
• Contract. Adhere to the SME contract prepared by the AVP of Curriculum and Assessment and signed by the SME and Department Chair-Behavioral Health. Additional duties may be assigned per the SME contract.

Skills

Curriculum design

Course sequencing

Assessment and accreditation

Licensure alignment

Online ABA program development

Education

Doctoral degree in behavior analysis or applied behavior analysis

Job description

Herzing University seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a part-time contract to help design an MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and pursue ABAI accreditation. The SME will guide accreditation timelines, map curriculum to ABAI standards, and support program communications.

The role requires a Doctoral degree in behavior analysis, BCBA-D certification, and proven experience with online ABA programs and ABAI accreditation processes. Work is limited to 40 hours, with compensation at $100 per hour.