[Remote] Curriculum Development SME – Master of Applied Behavior Analysis

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Herzing University is seeking a Curriculum Development SME to support exploration of a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program pursuing ABAI accreditation. The SME will advise on accreditation requirements and timelines, map the proposed curriculum to ABAI standards, align it with certification and licensure requirements, and support program communications.

Responsibilities

• Accreditation timeline. Propose an accreditation timeline with milestones, dependencies, and required hiring needs (including program director and faculty qualifications). The timeline addresses ABAI eligibility and application requirements
• 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 Behavior Analyst Certification Board (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

• 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
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S
• We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

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