Sociology Professor - MCAT Content Writer

About the role

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.

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

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (PhD) in Sociology
• 5 years of scientific research and/or teaching experience post degree
• Strong scientific writing experience
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate/graduate level

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

Preferred qualifications

• Experience or background in a clinical or public health setting is a plus
• Medical Sociology subject matter expertise is preferred

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