Content Editor, Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (Part-Time)

Join AIR as a part-time Content Editor with our Workforce Development program area, as we support the healthy, productive, and evolving workforce vital to the United States’ economy and democracy. Our experts have decades of experience in workforce policy and practice, labor policy, postsecondary transformation, economics, and adult education. We work together towards addressing structural barriers in the workforce across race, class, and gender. We provide rigorous research and evaluation , and results-driven technical assistance and training throughout the United States at all levels of the system.

Our work focuses on:

• Career and technical education
• Postsecondary education
• Workforce policy and programs
• Adult learning
• Human capital solutions
• Individuals with disabilities

Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.

Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. 

About AIR:

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here .

AIR is contracted by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) to develop the items and publish test forms for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), a high-stakes, nationally administered assessment. Developing test items is a long process that involves our internal content editors, technical writers, technical and fairness reviewers, and test development reviewers before the items are available to be field tested and eventually become scored on tests.

The Content Editor will edit, review, and write college-level test passages and items and provide content expertise to support the building of test forms for the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) section of the MCAT. The Content Editor will work with external consultants to develop passages and items from authoring to operational usage and is responsible for ensuring the items are technically accurate, stylistically appropriate, and aligned to test specifications; the editor will also be responsible for responding to challenges to test content.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• PhD (or ABD) in a Humanities or Social Science Field; Humanities fields might include English/Literature, Comparative Literature, American Studies, Gender Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Art History, or other related fields; Social Science fields, as classified by the client, might include History, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Government, or other related fields
• At least one-year teaching experience at the introductory level with undergraduate populations
• Test development experience is preferred but not required

 Skills:

• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment

Disclosures:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.

AIR’s Total Rewards Program , is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated hourly rate of $40.00. Offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.

AIR maintains a drug-free work environment .

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