Applied Behavior Analysis Consultant
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Applied Behavior Analysis Consultant
(2026)
Position: Contingent Worker - Applied Behavior Analysis Consultant
Location: Remote
Purpose of Role:
Provide high-level strategic consultancy and subject-matter expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to lead the development of a fully online graduate program in Educational Psychology, which includes multiple concentrations. The Consultant will serve as a primary architect for the ABA concentration and provide expert clinical oversight for students.
Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with program leadership on the design and development of the graduate program, with particular responsibility for advising on the ABA concentration
Provide guidance on curriculum alignment with ABA standards and certification requirements
Advise on practicum/fieldwork structures, including supervision models
Offer input on online pedagogy, course design, and student engagement strategies
Serve as a subject-matter resource during program development and initial implementation
Key Qualifications
Professional Credentialing
Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or closely related field
BCBA or BCBA-D certification
Deep knowledge of ABA practice, ethics, and supervision requirements
Program Development Experience
Experience contributing to or developing graduate-level curriculum
Understanding of how to structure a specialization or concentration within a broader program
Experience aligning curriculum with accreditation or credentialing standards
Online Education Experience
Experience teaching or developing courses in an online or hybrid format
Understanding of best practices in online pedagogy (e.g., engagement, assessment, asynchronous design)
Experience working with instructional designers and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas)
Clinical & Supervision Experience
Experience supervising students or trainees in ABA settings
Familiarity with fieldwork/practicum requirements and documentation
Experience with tele-supervision or hybrid supervision models
Preferred
Experience launching or advising on a new academic program
Leadership experience (e.g., concentration lead, clinical director, program coordinator)
Experience integrating ABA within interdisciplinary or educational psychology contexts
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