UWorld is seeking an AP Biology Teacher to contribute to our web-based Advanced Placement® Biology Question Bank. The AP Biology Teacher will work closely with an onsite team of content developers to create an exceptional AP preparation product. This is a great opportunity to partner with some of the brightest minds in education within a collaborative environment and contribute to developing an exceptional educational resource.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Biology or Biological Sciences preferred
Minimum Required Experience
- Five years of experience teaching an AP Biology course in high school or freshman-level Biology in college
- Two years of experience writing assessment questions (eg, classroom exams, labs) at the level of the AP Biology examination
- AP Reader, AP Table Leader, or AP Consultant experience highly preferred
- Research experience in the Biological Sciences is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of the AP Biology curriculum concepts
- Proven ability to write high-quality AP Biology questions and their short rationales
- Acute attention to detail
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Outstanding problem-solving skills with proven capacity to execute conceptual ideas into a finished product
- Ability to work independently while operating within a dynamic team environment
- Aptitude for adapting quickly and collaborating effectively
- Ability to provide, receive, and respond to feedback positively
- Solid organizational, prioritization, and self-motivation skills
- Proficient in MS Office and a working knowledge of information technology (IT)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to the Product Manager and develops content for the online AP Question Bank within the Biology team.
Content Production
- Fully responsible for independent question development, planning, and execution based on directives from onsite Biology team and Management
- Writes high-quality, AP-style questions with brief, comprehensive rationales
- Generates content that reflects existing curriculum standards, up-to-date research, and standardized examination practices
- Receives and effectively adjusts content based on constructive feedback provided by onsite Biology team and Management
- Collaborates with management, team members, and content support teams to ensure production goals are met within given deadlines
- Develops marketing materials and participates in online forums and webinars to aidmarketing efforts to increase brand recognition
