Online ABA MS Curriculum & Accreditation SME

Herzing University; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Herzing University is engaging a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to guide the design of a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis, aiming for ABAI accreditation. The SME will review the proposed curriculum, map it to ABAI standards, and support accreditation timelines and communications.

The role is a temporary, part‑time contract, with emphasis on coursework alignment, fieldwork plans, and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Propose accreditation timeline with milestones, dependencies, and hiring needs (including program director and faculty qualifications).
• Create a standards crosswalk mapping courses to ABAI standards with gap analysis and revisions.
• Document curriculum 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 per SME contract and program structure requirements.
• Protect confidentiality and use AI per policy.
• Adhere to the SME contract and handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Doctoral degree in behavior analysis

BCBA‑D certification

Online ABA program design

ABAI accreditation experience

Curriculum sequencing

Fieldwork supervision

Education

Doctoral degree in behavior analysis or applied behavior analysis

Job description

Herzing University is engaging a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to guide the design of a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis, aiming for ABAI accreditation. The SME will review the proposed curriculum, map it to ABAI standards, and support accreditation timelines and communications.

The role is a temporary, part‑time contract, with emphasis on coursework alignment, fieldwork plans, and regulatory considerations.