Online ABA Curriculum & Accreditation SME (PhD/BCBA‑D)

Herzing University; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Herzing University in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a part‑time Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support planning a MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and navigating ABAI accreditation timelines and standards.

The SME will review the curriculum, map it to ABAI standards, and align program outcomes with BACB requirements while drafting internal and external communications. Participation in meetings and delivery of contract milestones are expected.

Qualifications

• Hold a doctoral degree in behavior analysis or applied behavior analysis.
• Hold 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 a program director, faculty member, or reviewer.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in curriculum and course sequencing; assessment and accreditation; and certification and licensure alignment.
• Experience designing or overseeing supervised fieldwork or practicum experiences.

Responsibilities

• Accreditation timeline. Propose an accreditation timeline with milestones, dependencies, and required hiring needs (including program director and faculty qualifications).
• Standards crosswalk. Review the proposed curriculum and map it to the current ABAI Accreditation Board standards. Deliver a crosswalk linking standards to courses and learning outcomes, with a written gap analysis and recommended revisions.
• Certification and licensure alignment. Document how the curriculum, supervised fieldwork plan, and program outcomes align to BACB requirements and to licensure requirements in the applicable states.
• Program communication. Draft internal program communication materials and provide subject matter review of external materials.
• Meetings. Attend scheduled project meetings with the AVP of Curriculum and Assessment and the Department Chair-Behavioral Health.
• Deliverables. Submit deliverables on the schedule set in the SME contract and in accordance with program structure requirements.
• Confidentiality and AI use. Protect confidential University information. Use generative AI tools with University materials only as permitted by Herzing's AI Governance Policy.
• Contract. Adhere to the SME contract prepared by the AVP of Curriculum and Assessment and signed by the SME and Department Chair-Behavioral Health. Additional duties may be assigned per the SME contract.

Skills

Doctoral degree

BCBA-D certification

Online ABA program development

ABAI accreditation experience

Curriculum & assessment alignment

Supervised fieldwork design

Education

Doctoral degree in behavior analysis or applied behavior analysis

Job description

Herzing University in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a part‑time Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support planning a MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and navigating ABAI accreditation timelines and standards.

The SME will review the curriculum, map it to ABAI standards, and align program outcomes with BACB requirements while drafting internal and external communications. Participation in meetings and delivery of contract milestones are expected.