Contract ABA Curriculum Design SME for Accredited Online MS

Herzing University; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Herzing University seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist in designing a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and guide accreditation progress with ABAI. The SME reviews curriculum, maps it to ABAI standards, and supports communications and timelines.

The role involves coordinating with university leadership, aligning curriculum with BACB/licensure requirements, and preparing deliverables under a fixed contract.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in behavior analysis or applied behavior analysis.
• Current BCBA certification with the BCBA-D designation, in good standing.
• Experience teaching, designing, and launching an accredited online ABA program.
• Experience with the ABAI accreditation process as program director, faculty member, or reviewer.
• Demonstrated skills in curriculum sequencing, assessment and accreditation, and licensure alignment.
• Experience designing or overseeing supervised fieldwork or practicum experiences.

Responsibilities

• Accreditation timeline: Propose milestones, dependencies, and hiring needs to meet ABAI requirements.
• Standards crosswalk: Map curriculum to ABAI standards with gap analysis and revisions.
• Certification and licensure alignment: Align curriculum and fieldwork to BACB and state licensure.
• Program communication: Draft internal materials and review external communications.
• Meetings: Attend scheduled project meetings with AVP of Curriculum and Assessment and Department Chair.
• Deliverables: Submit on schedule per SME contract and program structure.
• Confidentiality and AI use: Protect university information and follow AI governance policy.
• Contract: Adhere to SME contract; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Online ABA program design

ABA accreditation process

Curriculum sequencing

Assessment & accreditation

Supervised fieldwork design

Education

Doctoral degree in behavior analysis

BCBA-D certification

Job description

Herzing University seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist in designing a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and guide accreditation progress with ABAI. The SME reviews curriculum, maps it to ABAI standards, and supports communications and timelines.

The role involves coordinating with university leadership, aligning curriculum with BACB/licensure requirements, and preparing deliverables under a fixed contract.