Chemistry Professor- Content Writer- 70K+ Salary

UWorld is seeking a Content Developer with subject matter expertise in General or Physical Chemistry to join our growing organization. The Content Developer will work closely with an onsite team of fellow professors, chemists, and educators to contribute to our web-based MCAT and AP Chemistry products. This is a great opportunity to partner with some of the brightest minds in education.

UWorld is a highly collaborative, creative, and stable 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".

Minimum education required:

• Master’s degree or higher in General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or other related Chemical Science

Minimum experience required:

• Strong scientific writing background in General Chemistry

• Research experience in General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or other related Chemical Science

• General Chemistry teaching experience at the undergraduate level (2+ years)

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 exam-level questions and rationales

Job responsibilities: Reports to the Manager of MCAT & AP Chemistry Product Development and writes content for the online MCAT and AP Chemistry Question Banks.

• Writes MCAT and AP Chemistry questions with comprehensive rationales
• Creates additional study resources including book materials, presentations, flashcards, and more
• Works closely with editing and scientific illustration teams to create exceptional educational 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 and revision 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
• 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 content development issues that may arise
• Works with marketing and sales to develop content geared toward building and maintaining the UWorld brand
• Recognizes and champions the integrity and security of question bank content and proprietary assets

• Responds quickly to address user feedback and makes necessary edits to question bank content

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Stable and growing work environment that prioritizes a quality work/life balance
• Competitive salary based on experience with annual bonus eligibility
• Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
• Onsite and relaxed work environment with flexibility to work 1 day remotely each week
• Generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas off
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
• 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
• On-site group fitness classes held twice daily

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.