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UWorld is seeking a professor with subject matter expertise in Physics to join our growing organization as a content writer. In this position, the content writer will work closely with a team of fellow physics 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:

• Masters degree required; PhD preferred
• Undergraduate/Graduate GPA of 3.6 or higher

Minimum experience required:

• 5+ years of research and/or teaching experience post-degree
• Strong writing background in the field of physics, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or any other field of physics related to biology or Medicine
• Research experience in physics, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or any other field of physics related to biology or medicine.
• Physics 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, and collaborate in a team setting
• Proficient in MS Office/working knowledge of IT
• Proven ability to write high-quality MCAT Physics content

Job responsibilities: Reports to the Manager of MCAT Product Development and writes content for the online MCAT Question Bank.

• Plays a key role in project development, planning, and execution
• Writes MCAT Physics passages and questions with comprehensive rationales
• Revises and provides constructive feedback on content written by other authors

• Generates content that reflects existing blueprint standards and current scientific research
• Applies knowledge that reflects the MCAT blueprint and standardized examination practices for generation of test items
• Validates accuracy and relevance of content generated with other team members
• Collaborates with management and team members to ensure goals are met
• Works with other content experts to identify topics for new product development
• Assists other content team members during peak periods of new content production to ensure that all deadlines are met

• Manages time effectively while multi-tasking

• Works closely with editing and illustration teams to create exceptional content that adheres to UWorld standards
• Responds quickly to user feedback and makes necessary edits to question bank content
• Works collaboratively with team members to provide and receive feedback with tact and diplomacy

• Assists other 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
• Communicates with IT and support teams to troubleshoot exam development problems that inhibit productivity or result in customer dissatisfaction
• Participates in ongoing performance evaluation of current test items in the question bank.
• Recognizes and champions the integrity and security of question bank content and proprietary assets

• Communicates effectively with quality assurance team to resolve technical issues related to content in a timely manner
• Communicates with IT and support teams to troubleshoot exam development problems that inhibit productivity or result in customer dissatisfaction
• Participates in ongoing performance evaluation of current test items in the question bank.
• Recognizes and champions the integrity and security of question bank content and proprietary assets

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 that are 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.