Online ABA Curriculum & Accreditation SME

Herzing University; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Herzing University seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to guide the development of a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and coordinate the ABAI accreditation process. The SME will map proposed curriculum to ABAI standards, oversee the accreditation timeline, and ensure alignment with BACB requirements and licensure rules in applicable states.

This is a part‑time, contract role with a $100/hour rate.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in behavior analysis or ABA.
• BCBA-D certification (in good standing).
• Experience teaching, designing, and launching an accredited online ABA program.
• Experience with ABAI accreditation process as program director/faculty/reviewer.
• Curriculum design, sequencing, assessment, and licensure alignment experience.
• Experience designing or overseeing supervised fieldwork or practicum experiences.

Responsibilities

• Accreditation timeline: propose milestones, dependencies, and hiring needs.
• Standards crosswalk: map curriculum to ABAI standards; provide gap analysis and revisions.
• Certification and licensure alignment: align curriculum and practicum with BACB and licensure rules.
• Program communication: draft internal communications and review external materials.
• Attend scheduled project meetings with AVP of Curriculum and Assessment and Department Chair-Behavioral Health.
• Submit deliverables per SME contract and program structure requirements.
• Confidentiality and AI use: protect university information; use AI per policy.
• Adhere to SME contract; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

ABAI accreditation experience

Curriculum design and accreditation

Supervised fieldwork design

Teaching online ABA programs

Education

Doctoral degree in behavior analysis or ABA

BCBA-D certification (in good standing)

Job description

Herzing University seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to guide the development of a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and coordinate the ABAI accreditation process. The SME will map proposed curriculum to ABAI standards, oversee the accreditation timeline, and ensure alignment with BACB requirements and licensure rules in applicable states.

This is a part‑time, contract role with a $100/hour rate.