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Test Specialist, General (EXPIRED)

Law School Admission Council not BA-granting

Job category Other (non-academic) / Tenured, continuing or permanent
AOS Open
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States
Job description

Test Specialist, General

 

Job Code: TS - JFP

 

Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is a nonprofit educational service organization. LSAC develops and administers the LSAT, a high-stakes entrance examination for law schools that assesses reasoning and reading skills. LSAC is seeking highly motivated individuals who are eager to participate in the development of the LSAT, a gateway to legal education and a career in the law.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will join a team of Test Specialists who develop high-quality questions for the LSAT. The position requires the writing, review, and revision of questions thatare designed to assess high level reading, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning skills. Test Specialists also ensure that LSAT questions are fair to all members of the diverse LSAT test taking population. Other duties may include participating in the review and development of informational and test preparation materials and in research related to the LSAT.

Qualifications:

 

Some training in logic, a broad background in liberalarts, and precise and fluent use of Standard Written Englishare necessary. Experience in college teaching is desirable. Demonstrated organizational skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and the ability to meet deadlinesare required. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. Educational qualifications include an MA and doctoral-level work in philosophy, classics, history, theoretical linguistics, literature, or some related discipline requiring strong reading, reasoning, and analytical skills. A PhD is a plus.

 

LSAC is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.

Salary: $68,000 per year or more depending on qualifications and experience. Benefitsare highly competitive.

How to Apply:  Please forward vitae, a letter of application including the following Job Code, and a list of references to:

C. Rommel, HR Section

Law School Admission Council

Job Code: TS - JFP

P.O. Box 40, Newtown, PA 18940

FAX: 215.504.3808

E-mail: [email protected]

Only resumes with salary requirements will be considered.

Application deadline is July 31, 2017

LSAC takes great pride in its dedication to being an EOE/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, women and people who are differently abled, are encouraged to apply.

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How to Apply: Please forward vitae, a letter of application including the following Job Code, and a list of references to: C. Rommel, HR Section Law School Admission Council Job Code: TS - JFP P.O. Box 40, Newtown, PA 18940 FAX: 215.504.3808 E-mail: [email protected]
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Hard deadline July 31, 2017, 7:59pm EST
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Scheduled expiry date July 31, 2017, 7:59pm EST
Expired on August 1, 2017, 8:46pm EST
Last updated October 2, 2017, 3:00pm UTC
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