UWorld is seeking a professor with subject matter expertise in Sociology to join our growing organization as a content writer. In this position, the content writer will work closely with a team of fellow behavioral sciences experts and contribute to our web-based MCAT Question Bank. This is a great opportunity to partner with some of the brightest minds in education.

UWorld is a highly collaborative, creative, and employee-centric environment that provides long-term career opportunities to educators who are passionate about teaching the next generation of professionals from all disciplines. Call us geeks. Call us nerds. Call us overly obsessive. But make no mistake, UWorld's goal is to be the company people call on to help "make the really hard things easy to understand."

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum education required:

Doctorate degree (PhD) in Sociology
Experience or background in a clinical or public health setting is a plus

Minimum experience required:

5 years of scientific research and/or teaching experience post degree
Strong scientific writing experience
Teaching experience at the undergraduate/graduate level

Required skills:

Passion for education and learning
Effective problem-solving skills and acute attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think strategically and analytically and execute conceptual ideas into a finished product while meeting deadlines
Proven history of working independently while operating within a team environment
Ability to provide, receive, and respond to feedback positively
Ability to adapt quickly, brainstorm, multi-task, and collaborate in a team setting
Proficient in MS Office/working knowledge of IT
Proven ability to write high-quality MCAT-level questions and rationales

Job responsibilities:

Reports to the Director of Pre-Health Education and writes content for the online MCAT Question Bank.
Writes MCAT Behavioral Sciences passages and questions with comprehensive rationales
Works closely with editing and scientific illustration teams to create exceptional content that adheres to UWorld standards
Applies knowledge that reflects standardized exam content and practices for generation of test questions
Collaborates with management and team members during peak periods of new content development to ensure goals and deadlines are met
Uses constructive feedback to validate the accuracy and relevance of content written by other team members
Participates in ongoing performance evaluation of current test items in the question bank
Responds quickly to address user feedback and makes necessary edits to question bank content
Collaborates with management and team members during peak periods of content revision to ensure that all deadlines are met
Communicates effectively with quality assurance team to resolve technical issues related to content in a timely manner
Works with IT and other support teams to troubleshoot exam development issues that may arise
Recognizes and champions the integrity and security of question bank content and proprietary assets

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation (contingent on experience)
Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours), parental leave, bereavement, and 8 hours of volunteer time
A generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability and pet insurance)
401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
Annual professional and career development opportunities available
Relaxed work environment that offers flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week
Social Committee that offers an inclusive environment to get to know coworkers in a fun way
Daily on-site group fitness classes

At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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