ABA Curriculum Design SME (Contract, $100/hr, 40h)

Herzing University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Herzing University is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support designing a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and pursue ABAI accreditation. The SME will guide accreditation timelines and requirements, review proposed curriculum, map to ABAI standards, and assist in communications materials.

The role is a temporary, part-time contractor position with compensation at $100 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours in duration.

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 accreditation; 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.
• Document curriculum alignment to BACB requirements and state licensure.
• Draft internal program communications and review external materials.
• Attend scheduled project meetings with AVP and Department Chair-Behavioral Health.
• Submit deliverables on contract schedule and program structure requirements.
• Protect confidential university information; use AI tools per policy.
• Adhere to SME contract; undertake additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Doctoral degree in ABA

BCBA with BCBA-D

Online program development

ABAI accreditation experience

Curriculum alignment & accreditation

Supervised fieldwork design

Education

Doctoral degree in behavior analysis or ABA

Job description

Herzing University is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support designing a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and pursue ABAI accreditation. The SME will guide accreditation timelines and requirements, review proposed curriculum, map to ABAI standards, and assist in communications materials.

The role is a temporary, part-time contractor position with compensation at $100 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours in duration.