ABA Curriculum Design SME (Contract) — Accredited MS Program

Herzing University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Herzing University in Portland, OR seeks a part-time Subject Matter Expert to guide the design of an MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and support ABAI accreditation efforts. The SME reviews curriculum, suggests milestones, and ensures alignment with accreditation standards while protecting confidentiality.

The role requires a doctoral degree in behavior analysis, BCBA-D, and experience with online ABA programs; compensation is $100/hour, limited to 40 hours.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in behavior analysis or ABA.
• BCBA‑D certification in good standing.
• Experience teaching and launching online ABA programs.
• Familiarity with ABAI accreditation process.
• Curriculum sequencing, assessment, and licensure alignment experience.
• Experience designing supervised fieldwork or practicum.

Responsibilities

• Propose an accreditation timeline with milestones, dependencies, and required hiring needs.
• Map curriculum to ABAI standards and provide gap analysis and revisions.
• Document how curriculum and fieldwork align to BACB requirements and state licensure.
• Draft internal program communications and review external materials.
• Attend meetings with AVP of Curriculum and Assessment and Department Chair-Behavioral Health.
• Submit deliverables per SME contract and program structure.
• Protect confidentiality and follow AI governance policy.
• Adhere to SME contract and accept additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum design

Accreditation expertise

Project coordination

Communication

Faculty liaison

Education

Doctoral degree in behavior analysis or ABA

BCBA-D certification

Job description

Herzing University in Portland, OR seeks a part-time Subject Matter Expert to guide the design of an MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and support ABAI accreditation efforts. The SME reviews curriculum, suggests milestones, and ensures alignment with accreditation standards while protecting confidentiality.

The role requires a doctoral degree in behavior analysis, BCBA-D, and experience with online ABA programs; compensation is $100/hour, limited to 40 hours.