28.2693, Jobs: English; Spanish; Applied Linguistics: Test Specialist, Law School Admission Council

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Subject: 28.2693, Jobs: English; Spanish; Applied Linguistics: Test Specialist, Law School Admission Council

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Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 11:22:02
From: C. Rommel [employment at LSAC.org]
Subject: English; Spanish; Applied Linguistics: Test Specialist, Law School Admission Council, Pennsylvania, USA

 
University or Organization: Law School Admission Council 
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Job Title: Test Specialist, General
Job Rank: Test Specialist

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      Spanish (spa) 

Description:

Job Code: TS - LL

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 that are 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 liberal arts, and precise and
fluent use of Standard Written English are necessary. Experience in college
teaching is desirable. Demonstrated organizational skills, the ability to work
independently and collaboratively, and the ability to meet deadlines are
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.
Benefits are highly competitive.

How to Apply:  Please forward vitae, a letter of application including the
following Job Code, and a list of references to the address below, with Job
Code: TS - LL.

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.



Application Deadline: 31-Jul-2017 
Mailing Address for Applications: 
	C. Rommel 
	Law School Admission Council 
	HR Section 
	P.O. Box 40 
	Newtown, PA 18940 
	USA  
Email Address for Applications: employment at LSAC.org 
Contact Information:
	C. Rommel 
	Email: employment at LSAC.org 
	Fax: 215-504-3808 


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