28.2695, Jobs: English; Spanish; Applied Linguistics: Test Specialist with Reading Comprehension foucs, Law School Admission Council

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Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:08:25
From: C. Rommel [employment at LSAC.org]
Subject: English; Spanish; Applied Linguistics: Test Specialist with Reading Comprehension foucs, Law School Admission Council, Pennsylvania, USA

 
University or Organization: Law School Admission Council 
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Job Title: Test Specialist, Reading Comprehension Focus
Job Rank: Other; Test Specialist

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

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

Description:

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 reading and reasoning 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 and critical thinking skills, with a particular focus on Reading
Comprehension questions. 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:

Strong critical thinking skills, 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 in literature, rhetoric and composition,
philosophy, classics, history, or some related discipline requiring strong
reading, reasoning, and analytical skills. A PhD is a plus. Alternatively,
candidates with an MFA in non-fiction writing who can demonstrate the required
skills will also be considered.

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.

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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