Sociology Professor - MCAT Content Writer
UWorld · Dallas · $70,000 (stated in the posting)
Are you passionate about sociology and education? Do you want to influence the next generation of professionals? UWorld, a global leader in test preparation, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated professor with expertise in Sociology to join our growing content team. As a content writer, you'll collaborate with top behavioral science experts to develop our renowned MCAT and AP Question Banks. This is your chance to contribute to high-impact educational tools that help students succeed!
At UWorld, we thrive in a collaborative, creative, and fun environment. If you're passionate about teaching, writing, learning, and growing in your career, UWorld is where you belong. Here, we don't just offer jobs – we offer long-term opportunities to turn your love for education into a rewarding career.
Minimum education required:
- Doctorate degree (PhD) in Sociology
- Experience or background in a clinical or public health setting is a plus
- Medical Sociology subject matter expertise is preferred
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 Sociology and 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
- Salary starts at $70K, with higher compensation based 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
- Social Committee that offers an inclusive environment to get to know coworkers in a fun way
- Daily on-site group fitness classes
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