ABA Curriculum SME for Online MS — Accreditation Expert

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

Job summary

Herzing University seeks a part-time SME to guide the design of an MS in Applied Behavior Analysis. The SME will map curriculum to ABAI standards, advise on accreditation timelines, and assist with program communications.

The role focuses on regulatory alignment, curriculum development, and coordination with the AVP of Curriculum and Assessment and the Department Chair-Behavioral Health. Remote work is not specified.

Qualifications

• PhD/doctorate in behavior analysis or applied behavior analysis.
• Current BCBA certification with BCBA-D, in good standing.
• Experience teaching, designing, and launching an accredited online ABA program.
• Experience with 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.
• Review curriculum and map to ABAI standards with a gap analysis.
• Document alignment to BACB requirements and state licensure.
• Draft internal program communications and review external materials.
• Attend scheduled project meetings with AVP of Curriculum and Assessment and Department Chair-Behavioral Health.
• Submit deliverables on the SME contract schedule.

Skills

Curriculum design

Accreditation planning

Standards mapping

Course sequencing

Education

Doctoral degree in behavior analysis

BCBA certification with BCBA-D

Job description

Herzing University seeks a part-time SME to guide the design of an MS in Applied Behavior Analysis. The SME will map curriculum to ABAI standards, advise on accreditation timelines, and assist with program communications.

The role focuses on regulatory alignment, curriculum development, and coordination with the AVP of Curriculum and Assessment and the Department Chair-Behavioral Health. Remote work is not specified.