Hi Guys, I saw this on lsatblog by Steve Schwartz who found a job ad for LSAC. I thought it was pretty interesting and wanted to post it for you guys.
Job category: Other (non-academic) / Tenured, continuing or permanent
AOS: Some training in logic, broad background in liberal arts and precise and fluent use of Written English.
AOS categories: Philosophy of Language, Logic
AOC: Educational qualifications include an MA and doctoral level work in philosophy, linguistics, & literature.
Workload : Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number 210449
Location: Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States
Job 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 reasoning and reading skills. LSAC seeks the following:
Test Specialist
Job Code: TS-JP
Test Specialists are part of a team that develops high-quality questions for the LSAT that are sensitive to the diversity of the LSAT population. The position requires the writing, review, and revision of questions that are designed to assess informal reasoning and deductive reasoning skills. Other duties may include participating in the review and development of informational and test preparation materials as well as participating in research related to the LSAT.
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, theoretical linguistics, literature, or some related discipline requiring strong reading, reasoning, and analytical skills. A PhD is preferred.
Salary: $65,000 per year or more depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits are highly competitive.
For details, please visit our website, LSAC.org.
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
P.O. Box 40, Job Code TS-JP
Newtown, PA 18940
Fax: 215-504-3808
E-mail: employment@LSAC.org
Application deadline is March 2, 2015.
LSAC takes great pride in its dedication to being an EOE/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, women and people who are disabled, are encouraged to apply.
Original source:
http://lsatblog.blogspot.ca/2015/02/becoming-lsac-test-specialist-job-posting.html
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