Sociology Professor - MCAT Content Writer
At a glance
Mid-level Content Creation role at UWorld, LLC. Dallas · full-time.
In listing Content Creation salary
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- You'll write Sociology and Behavioral Sciences passages, questions, and detailed explanations for the online MCAT bank
- You'll partner with editors and scientific illustrators to produce content that meets UWorld's standards
- You'll use standardized-test knowledge to build questions and assess existing question-bank items
- You'll revise material in response to user and team feedback, protecting its accuracy and relevance
- You'll coordinate with quality assurance, IT, and support teams to fix content issues and meet deadlines
What you bring
- You'll hold a PhD in Sociology
- You'll bring at least five years of post-degree scientific research or teaching experience
- You'll have undergraduate or graduate teaching experience and strong scientific writing ability
- You'll be able to produce high-quality MCAT questions with sound rationales
- You'll work independently, communicate clearly, handle feedback, and use MS Office with working IT knowledge
Who this fits
You’ll fit a collaborative content role that combines sociology expertise, teaching, scientific writing, and careful review. The job is based onsite in Dallas and involves independent work alongside management, editing, illustration, quality assurance, and technical teams. Clinical or public health experience and Medical Sociology expertise are preferred, not required.
From the employer
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
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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